Flat footed in Sigló
POSTED IN Travels 7.07.2008
We went to Siglufjörður to photograph the big finale show of the weeklong folk music festival.
The sun was shining, we have started to think that the people Siglufjörður have made a special pact with the weather gods because the last time we were there the weather was fantastic.
And there was coffee, and music. And general jolliness over the nice weather and a successful festival.
Taking time out while waiting for the next show to come on stage, at Aðalgata or Main Street, in Siglufjörður. What else can you do but fool around with the camera?
And did you know that you can always see the photos on this page large if you just click on the photo?
Cool eh?
Völundur found a red comb in the church while the University of Iceland Choir was performing a cappella folk songs.
Red combs must stand for good luck or at least good times, since later that evening we headed to the sportshall for the big finale concert, all participants in the courses at the festival displayed their newly acquired skills; egyptian drumming, woolworking, old Icelandic rhyme singing, yodelling, sound sculptural improv groups, the young musicians that were staying at the academy, the Balalaika ensemble and more.
We got to twirl around among the people learning Appalachian Flatfoot and Square dances before heading away with the brilliant midnight sun following us home.
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The color red means good luck in China. People usually wear something red on their birthyear for good luck!
Living in Appalachia Mountains of West Virginia, good to know that our cultural has traveled to Iceland in dance and song.
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