by kristengill
( March 22nd, 2009 )
We all have dreams. Want to help make mine a reality? Please take a minute to vote for my photography dream assignment here.
http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/kristengill/dance-around-the-world/
“My dream assignment is to use my camera and video camera to document the traditions, celebrations, joys, sorrows, and passion of people through their respective dances, ...
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by kristengill
( March 31st, 2008 )

(Belfast, Northern Ireland) The World Championships of Irish Dance, which this year took place in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has just wrapped up. While many people in America associate Irish dancing with The Lord of the Dance-type spectacles, Irish dancing has been alive and well for decades before …
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by kristengill
( May 17th, 2007 )
Syttende Mai is Norway’s Constitution Day, and has similar significance to the USA’s 4th of July. It celebrates the signing of the Norwegian Constitution in Eidsvoll on May 17, 1814.
In Oslo, the children parade past the Royal Palace carrying flags.

The National Day is celebrated throughout the …
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