Sunday, February 11, 2024

tibetan new year and more photos from spain



if i understood correctly, the songs and dances are performed specifically for the new year and for special events such as the dalai lama's birthday.


singers from the local cultural group . . i think the host said it was their first time performing the piece.






the gong exhibit was one chanda experienced in the spring and summer, but which i hadn't seen yet. 

"finding stillness within anger . . "


the gongs were chosen by different musicians . . 

a docent explained the procedure and then attendees could take a turn. it was very crowded so we decided to pass on trying it during this visit. we went downstairs for a cup of tea before heading home (chanda went to the library at school which was just a few blocks away).

it's a very beautiful exhibit and i look forward to returning. i think the children gathered around her were excited about taking a turn with the gong. 

it was a fun event . .

walking home . . 

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morgan sent a few more photos from madrid:

we always admire the tile/pavement work in european countries . . 

more antique stores . . 


cute little tuxedo cat . . 


tuxedo cats seem to be popular in madrid.

delicious looking food . .

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