Witnessing a timeless and contemporary piece called “Blak,” performed by the Bangarra Dance Company was a moving and inspirational performance. It was held at the Opera House and was created by a number of choreographers which all had an indigenous bloodline. Blak explores experiences between traditional and contemporary clans within indigenous Australians. It reveals a narrative structure contrasting with original choices. It explores the realms of manhood, connection of place and identity.
“Religious festivals were occasions of public display” a quote from ancient historian Xenophon, exemplifies the how gods and festivals play an important and crucial role in the lifestyle and the overall society of Sparta. Religion in Sparta was a way of bringing the community together and uniting the gods with the everyday social and political institutions of the Spartan state. Major festivals celebrated by the Spartans included those common to other Greek city states, along with festivals unique to the Spartans. These main festivals were Gymnopaedia, Karneia and Hyakinthia which were celebrated in honour various gods for various reasons. This will be explored through primary and secondary sources revealing the information behind the annual commemorations.
The practice of pre-hispanic handicrafts, such as weaving, ceramics and metalworking, is common throughout the country. In the cities and rural areas there are notable influences of pre-hispanic and mestizo myths, songs and superstitions. Another area where both countries differ is music. Music is another example of the strong ancestral influence still alive in Peru today. Panpipes are one of the traditional instruments that still thrive today at every kind of celebration and ritual.
The movements of the hands are very important because they are the imitations of a palm tree, war, plants, and even animals. When dancing the hula, you are transforming yourself mentally into the object you are imitating throughout the dance. Chants also appear with the hula dance. When the hula was first introduced, the chants were the most important aspect. Now, that has all changed and the movements are most important.
Rituals and festivals played a crucial role in traditional European life throughout the modern period. Rituals, such as charivari (“riding the stang”) allowed for the community to join together and have fun, teach lessons, and even make political statements. Festivals such as carnival, and that on midsummer night’s eve allowed for the community to relax, release their burdens, join together, learn from one another and, to the dismay of some, also served as a medium of spreading vices. Despite their disorderly nature, these ritualized activities actually served to reinforce traditional social values by building a sense of community, by imposing mechanisms of social control, and providing outlets for political discontent. Many rituals and festivals built community spirit and unity.
Through the bildungsroman novel Catcher in the Rye and film Igby Goes Down, the composers Salinger and Steers examine their society’s emphasis on conformity, prosperity and relationships and the effects they have on youth. Through a variety of literary and film techniques, such as juxtaposition, symbolism and camera angles, both Salinger and Steers explore the values of their respective 1950’s and early 21st century societies. The 1950’s American society and the modern American society both hold conformity in very high regard. Both societies had a deep focus on collectivism, with societal conventions encouraging all to “unify and simplify”. Both Catcher in the Rye and Igby Goes Down are a clear representation of the youth rejecting the value of conformity in their contextual societies.
There are organizations that are dedicated to preserving the ancient dances and chants.This is so that we can preserve the ancient dances and chants so nthe public can see the dances ho they were originally performed. XI. Hula and its competative sides. Hawaiis biggest Hula competition is the Merrie Monarch festival. Merrie Monarch was King David Kalakauas nickname for his strength to bring hula back.
Mina Mikhael Mrs. Leite HRE 3U/CI October 8, 2011 Powwow Ritual Native Americans have many rituals and ceremonies which are demonstrated through their spiritual content. The Powwow ritual is a common ritual in Native Spirituality. This ritual is done to receive a connection with others, to communicate with the physical environment, or to gather with families; done by dancing in a clockwise motion, singing together or meeting with families and friends. Often times, their rituals or ceremonies have a deeper meaning than just dancing. It helps be one with nature or to please friendly spirits (such as the sun, plants, animals, etc…).
Aboriginal sacred stories are stories about events of the Dreamtime and how Ancestor formed the land and founded life on the land. Dreaming is the unseen spirit world. It is not obscure and in the past. It is reality – Dreaming is expressed in ceremonies, dance, song
I am not sure what they actually saying, but I believe words have lot of meaning if you understand it. “Sacred dances are performed for ceremonial purposes and participatory dances convey stories about life, spirituality and culture.” (Aboriginal Perspectives in the Creative Arts) For Australian Aboriginal people, the dance is important part of their life. By dancing they can teach their youngster, also they can spiritually interact with the