Inle Lake, Myanmar (Folk Dancing) cover page. |
Map of Myanmar with star indicating Inle Lake. |
The folk dancing took place at the Paradise Inle Resort where I stayed. |
The performers consisted of the hotel staff. |
This folk dancer was also my waiter that night. |
Bamboo pole dancing is a risky, but popular folk dance in Myanmar. |
Perfect timing is eccential to avoid getting smashed ankles! |
These women were getting ready to perform. |
They made it look so easy! |
They danced perfectly in unison, without any missteps. |
The women did not seem nervous, despite the risk to their ankles. |
Next, some women came out carrying shan woven baskets. |
The drummer and musicians kept the beat going! |
The basket women were getting into the beat! |
These women were dressed like dragonflies! |
The dragonfly lady spreads her wings! |
Two dragonfly ladies strutting their wings in unison. |
Another view of the dragonfly ladies. |
Closeup of the dragonfly lady. |
She made it look easy as she spread her wings. |
The dragonfly ladies wore beautiful hats. |
I think this was supposed to be a horse, but don't hold me to it. |
This friendly creature was hamming it up to get a lot of laughs. |
Wrapping up the act with an ad for the Paradise Hotel. |