As some of you know I went to the Mid Devon show with my friend yesterday, exhibiting crafts (more hers than mine) and aside from selling a few things it’s a great day out. The highlight of the day for me was the performance by Kalash Tribal, twenty minutes of magic. Here they are,
I took many photos, in an attempt to show the movement, style and how vibrant these women are, click an image to get a bigger view.
What do you think? If you ever get the opportunity, go and see them.
Lucid Gypsy 
Gilly, i had to google their tribal origins, as i’ve not heard of their culture. Interesting people – and can see from your photos and the flounce of the skirts the energy in their dance. So good to see they have kept their ethnic values – although it sounds like they are pretty well subjugated by geographical/political interference?
Try here instead Liz, http://kalash.daviswebdesign.co.uk/
Ah, got it…. love those bellies.
You captured the movements and styles so well, Gilly! Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂
They are so photogenic, I really love seeing them perform!
Your photos are great, Gilly. I just watched the video. They certainly have movement and rhythm and look as though they’re thoroughly enjoying themselves.
They are amazing to watch!
An absolutely stunning tribute to Kalash. Your photos capture emotion and movement and grace as well as colour and swirl. I can absolutely see why it was the highlight. It added brightness to my already bright Sunday (actually it’s Monday!) morning.
They are real women, beautiful, strong and thoroughly happy in their own skin!
You have captured these dancers beautifully. Such clear and colourful images of real women in graceful dance movements. Excellent!
Every time I see them I’m mesmerised!
A couple of years ago, I was at an anniversary party for a couple, and the entertainment was the wife’s niece, who had come into the area just to be at the celebration and to perform a belly dancing routine as the main entertainment of the party. When I first heard what the plan was, I wondered if it would actually be something most of us would enjoy. I was delightfully surprised at how beautiful and perfectly choreographed her dancing was. And then she explained the movements and their meaning and importance — and went on to explain that she teaches belly dancing in her hometown and has many students who take her classes for their health. It offers them the same good effects as any other kind of physical workout. It was very interesting, and I came away with a great respect for that you lady and her work.
Kalash are a real celebration of womanhood! I’m glad you got to see some dance and enjoy it!
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Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed Kalash!
The spirit and joy radiates from your photos Gilly. It is plain to see they are all proud of their culture and really enjoying sharing it..
I’ve just been to watch the video it is vibrant and I liked this quote from the site.
“There was a time in history, a long time ago, when the bounce and sway of a woman’s hips was considered so beautiful they set it to music and made a dance out of it” That says it all…
Doesn’t it just? To dance like that is very liberating and expressive, wonderful, I’m so glad you liked it
What a glorious celebration of mature and sensual womanhood, Gilly! Your photos capture the spirit of the dancers perfectly! 🙂
They are magical to watch, I so pleased you enjoyed!
What fantastic images…..I was born in Devon, and still have family there so this was quite a welcome post for me 😀
I will! 🙂
You would love them sweetheart 🙂
I enjoyed their colorful traditional clothing and the infectious rythym of their dance music and movements.
Any type of dancing is high on my list of joyful things to do. Maybe, my back will heal enough so I can give it a try.
Another great post, Gilly. 😀
I think once thoroughly healed that kind of movement would be good exercise!