Crafty in the Med

I am here to enjoy meeting other bloggers and to share my love of craft ,mostly crochet, my thoughts and my daily happenings here in Alicante,Spain, my adopted country. I belong to a local choir because singing and music makes me happy. Flea markets and book shops are two of my favourite places to be. I read lots......sci´fi/fantasy,buried treasure, and off world adventures. I have a passion for history! I walk and walk and walk for about 10 months per year during the hot months I swim.

Sunday, 3 March 2013

Ole! Ole! Ole! colour and flamenco


Andalucia has been celebrating The Day of Andalucia and for those Andalusians who cannot get back home then its fiesta wherever they are:
In Alicante down on the Esplanada de España it has been choc-o-bloc with people watching the various performances of the different Andalusian folkloric groups. The Andalusians who live in Alicante also profess their devotion to their land by dressing up in the typical Sevillana dresses and dancing flamenco to the sound ot the music on the Esplanada.
 Passionate music which gets your toes tapping and your body swaying! Alicante, Esplanada de España.
Hold on I've lost Sr P among all these people!   
Green scarves representing Andalusia.
Vibrant music that rings throughout Alicante City!
Ole! Ole! click and tap to the music!

and then swirl around!
Gorgeous flouncing dresses and beautiful women!

Bright bright colours draw attention!



Another regional group break into song and dance.

A glimpse of bright finery!

Ahhhh! music is joy!   Wonderful morning!

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Coming soon ...details of Kimberely's WONDERFUL  Four Happy Things swap parcel which I received last week!!!


Enjoy your Sunday!

Amanda :-)

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28 comments:

  1. kathyinozarks3 March 2013 at 16:59

    such lovely dresses-and what fun!

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  2. Susan3 March 2013 at 17:08

    I have castanets that my dad brought back to me when he was in the navy on a "Med" cruise. I learned how to use them and fantasized that I was one of those elegant dancers like you've shown here--what a great memory you've brought back for me, XOXO

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  3. Crafty in the Med3 March 2013 at 17:19

    Hello Susan

    Thanks for your comments here. Glad you enjoyed the post and that it brought back happy memories

    A xx

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  4. Deborah3 March 2013 at 17:26

    What fun! And of course, I love the dress with the red polka dots!!

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  5. Mylittlepieceofengland3 March 2013 at 17:48

    What a lovely atmosphere it must conjure, the music and the dresses, sounds a wonderful way to spend a day :) xx

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  6. Lena3 March 2013 at 21:23

    How fun! Did you dance some flamenco too? :) Just kidding!

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    1. Crafty in the Med4 March 2013 at 00:26

      a few twirls Lena :-)

      Many thanks for your comments

      A xx

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  7. linda3 March 2013 at 23:08

    Sounds like great fun Amanda what beautiful dresses! :)

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  8. homemade@myplace4 March 2013 at 01:28

    Very beautiful indeed!!!!
    happy week, xxxx Ale

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  9. Crafted by Carly4 March 2013 at 13:01

    This all looks like so much fun! I'd love to have a flamenco dress to swish in!!!
    :-)
    Carly
    x

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  10. Hazel4 March 2013 at 17:38

    Gorgeous dresses. I remember my Dolly had one when she was little, she loved it! What a fab looking festival :) Hazel x

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  11. Marie-Anne5 March 2013 at 01:03

    Ole! Ole! I just love flamenco!!! I wish I could be there!
    Thanks for sharing the beautiful photos of your festivities!

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  12. Anonymous5 March 2013 at 19:25

    We also had a lovely day in the gorgeous area of Spain also known as Andalucia . Have you visited the baths in Almeria. I would love to!

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    1. Crafty in the Med9 March 2013 at 22:08

      Hello Linda,
      Many thanks for visiting and fr your comments. No I haven't visited the baths in Almeria as yet. I have been to Almeria but en route to Granada. Have you been to Granada that is impressive?


      keep well

      Amanda :-)

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  13. Maria Elena6 March 2013 at 00:41

    Oh, Amanda! If I wasn't homesick already, I sure am now! LOL Love all the pictures, if I close my eyes, I can hear the music. I miss home!

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  14. Annie Cholewa6 March 2013 at 19:53

    So much gorgeous colour! And I LOVE the skirts :D

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  15. ~Lavender Dreamer~6 March 2013 at 22:55

    How amazing! The dresses really are gorgeous and you took great photos! I can just feel the beat of the music! Makes me want to dance!

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Thank you for your comments. I do read them and try to reply to all as well.Please keep them coming. Amanda :-)

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