Folklorama Mama

Much like the Folklorama Llama, I can be found most evenings visiting one of the pavillions of this years cultural extravaganza. I am enjoying taking my kids to sample various cultures, foods, music and ways of life. Well, most of my kids, AJ would rather DIE than experience anything other than the computer!

First stop...The Caribbean for a little Limbo. These dancers are powerful! I tried doing the limbo on New Years Eve and almost put myself out of commision. Ate Jamaican Patties and drank Red Stripe, my favorite beer.

Next... The luck o' the Irish at the Celtic pavillion. I was lucky to have been given VIP passes to this one and its a good thing as the line up is soooo long. We got the best seats in the house and and loved the show. The smallest dancer is Bella Rue's best friend and we got a lovely smile and wave during the show. Very special. We chowed on Shepherds pie and trifle. Bella Rue said she doesn't like trifle so I HAD to eat hers as well. Pity.

And then... Brazil. 1 word describes these people. SEXY. The music, the dancing, the people. Wow. I'm sure there ARE unattractive people hiding out in Brazil, but they didn't bring them to the show! Tried watermelon soup and Brahma beer. Not the best combination I have to say. Both are tasty, but not to be enjoyed at the same time.

Saturday we went to the Metis pavillion. We had BL with us and for some reason, instead of saying "dancing", she kept saying "assassin". I wanna see the assassin. She had Keats in hysterics. There was a 7 yr old boy who could jig like nobodies business. Of course, I ate fried bannock(truthfully one of my favorite foods and the main reason I chose this pavillion)

And Sunday we went to Japan. We watched fan dancers and Taiko drumming. Guess which one of these activities I signed up to learn? There is a workshop in September and I am PUMPED.



I've got a whole line up of shows planned for this week. It's a pity Folklorama only lasts for two weeks.