Wednesday, January 25, 2012

We Are Entertained


















Monday night’s entertainment was provided by the Edinburg Parks and Recreation program for youngsters. The Folklorico Dancers performed for an hour and kept the audience riveted every moment. These kids, aged eight to eighteen, perform authentic Mexican dances. They are internationally recognized, and have won both national and international competitions. They have performed in such diverse places as Los Angeles, Honolulu, and in two different Brazilian cities.
Apart from the energy level these youngsters display, the stamina and the talent they have nurtured, one has to reflect on the fact that these children also live ordinary day-to-day lives, attending school and doing what kids do. Participation is strictly voluntary (unless there is some parent with a cudgel in the background!) The practice time has to be an intense demand on each individual.
It was an hour well-spent; and it was the second time I have witnessed a performance by the group, though some individuals have moved on to adulthood since I last saw them perform, and some new tykes have been added.

6 comments:

Lin said...

How fun! I like the costumes. So colorful!

Shelly said...

Love folklorico dancing! My older daughter did it for several years. Ah- the memories~

Vee said...

Great that you can soak up some local culture. Lots of fun!

Anonymous said...

In 1984 we visited Israel. Mary was afraid to leave the Hotel. I read about an Israeli dance group performing in a place that wasn't far from where I was staying. so I took a bus to the performance, I love the costumes and the Israeli music.. Mary missed out on the amazing dances and music.

Bob

Sharkbytes (TM) said...

Love the costumes- so colorful!

vanilla said...

Shark, it was an excellent performance!