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09-FEB-2016

Tribal dance and video

This was a tribal dance performance at the Qassim pavilion, which Tim did a one-minute recording of (below). I hope people actually watch it because in addition to the dancers and musicians being very traditional, the spectators (mainly women in hijab), soldiers standing guard and religious police (with loose headscarf) wandering by provide a glimpse of life here.



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The camel ride, posted earlier.


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Alexander Kazakov14-Feb-2016 19:11
Nice scene! V
Julie Oldfield13-Feb-2016 22:42
The contrasts in attire is really fascinating. V
larose forest photos13-Feb-2016 21:10
Having just watched the video I can now 'hear' the music. Super shot. V
hamery13-Feb-2016 17:26
A treat to the eyes with this capturing of golden light and the dancer in white. Lovely color of the drums too, Helen. BV
joseantonio13-Feb-2016 16:31
Very nice festival to attend. thanks to Tim for the video too....V.
Nirvan Hope13-Feb-2016 16:31
oops i meant men in white....
Nirvan Hope13-Feb-2016 16:31
Much of interest in the photo, and especially the video! Military men in front of the stage. Contrast between the women in black, men in black - woman in hijab taking a photo of the performance with her smartphone...
John Hamers13-Feb-2016 16:17
Great shot of this performance and the video makes as excellent addition. V!
Jim Coffman13-Feb-2016 16:15
And a good time was had by all! Nice capture, Helen!
The Ellisons13-Feb-2016 15:51
Well spotted by Chris :-). It looks like it was quite a festive happening!
Chris Morton13-Feb-2016 15:32
I'll go with the guy with his hand half way down his sword