Dancing with the wooden spoons
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Title
Dancing with the wooden spoons
Description
Feast of St Irene at the Thracian village Asketes, 1999, photo 54a. Characteristic of the Cappadocian dance are the wooden spoons, a cheerful element which accompany the music and make ‘playing’ the hands of the dancers. The old woman is enjoying the moment despite her age and physical condition.
Date taken
9/5/1999
Original
Yes
Source
APAN Archive
© APAN
Yes
Color
Yes
Key words
Cappadocians.
Dance.
Manners and customs.
Refugees.
Religious festivals.
Thrace.
Women.