Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Durham Arts Festival

Last week was very productive in terms of engaging with the community. I was immersed in American culture, music, and art, and I experienced several "aha" moments. It is a rare opportunity to attend such a festival (what we call an exhibition in India) here in America. I want to thank Mrs. Sears for taking the time to give me a tour and for her patience in answering all my questions. I truly appreciate her knowledge and understanding of North Carolina, despite her being originally from Ohio. She provided a wealth of information about this state. The festival focuses on promoting art and culture, showcasing various styles of art and craft in small tents. The artists were enthusiastic about explaining their work to visitors. I witnessed a variety of dance and music forms, including Irish dance, a Polka band, Arabian belly dancing, and a Southern band. I took loads of pictures and videos to share with you, and a few are available today.








India or America, teenage girls are for Henna.














1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Good photographs -reminds me of exhibition stalls in India.