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  Samme : Prince of Rainbows<3

GAIA MARDI GRAS

Samme said Jul 16, 2008, 12:12 AM:
 
WELCOME TO THE GAIA MARDI GRAS

 
 




The Gaian Humor Pod congratulates Jenna as this year's winner for the Gaia Scholarship Award.  Please join us and Jenna as the Parade Marshal for this pod's MARDI GRAS celebration.  Post your costume pictures, share stories, post videos, anything goes!  Come one, come all!  Wear your costumes, have fun and smile and laugh.

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  Samme : Prince of Rainbows<3

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Samme said Jul 16, 2008, 2:15 AM:
 
 http://www.purecajun.com/graphics/Mardi%20Gras%20Reunite%202007.jpg

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http://sarahheidt.mennonite.net/.cWcustom/shop/images/MARDI-GRAS-175.jpg
  Samme : Prince of Rainbows<3

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Samme said Jul 16, 2008, 2:33 AM:
 









  Samme : Prince of Rainbows<3

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Samme said Jul 16, 2008, 2:47 AM:
 


 http://www.cam-gras-mardi.com/2007-mardi-gras/2007-mardi-gras.jpg
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Sherrilene [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 4:24 AM:
 


Boogie on down!

[Samme, if you can copy the image in for me, I’d love it. I can’t get that done at all on my TWO computers!]


Boogie on down!





  Doug : Back Yard Artist

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Doug said Jul 16, 2008, 4:45 AM:
 

Shhhhh…. keep it down guys. You know it's 4 oclock in the morning and people are TRYING to sleep!
(Looking at your outfits, looking at his own lack of one, looking back at yours, has a sheepish look on his face).
I'll be back later (as he slowly backs through the open doorway).
  ~KES : Communicator

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

~KES said Jul 16, 2008, 5:24 AM:
 

Here's a little number for you about the Saints
I love Theatre Masks.
  Samme : Prince of Rainbows<3

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Samme said Jul 16, 2008, 5:41 AM:
 



 
http://zhurnaly.com/images/MardiGrasNewOrleansTshirt.jpg



 
http://www.xmlgrrl.com/new-orleans-2001/l0475-royal-street.jpg



 http://www.tomsart4u.com/images/Flames-of-Mardi-Gras-08.gif



Juke Box Love Song

Langston Hughes


I could take the Harlem night

and wrap around you,

Take the neon lights and make a crown,

Take the Lenox Avenue busses,

Taxis, subways,

And for your love song tone their rumble down.

Take Harlem's heartbeat,

Make a drumbeat,

Put it on a record, let it whirl,

And while we listen to it play,

Dance with you till day–

Dance with you, my sweet brown Harlem girl.


1950




Dream Boogie

Langston Hughes


Good morning, daddy!

Ain't you heard

The boogie-woogie rumble

Of a dream deferred?


Listen closely:

You'll hear their feet

Beating out and beating out a –


You think

It's a happy beat?


Listen to it closely:

Ain't you heard

something underneath

like a –


What did I say?


Sure,

I'm happy!

Take it away!


Hey, pop!

Re-bop!

Mop!


Y-e-a-h!


1951




Trumpet Player

Langston Hughes


The Negro

With the trumpet at his lips

Has dark moons of weariness

Beneath his eyes

where the smoldering memory

of slave ships

Blazed to the crack of whips

about thighs


The negro

with the trumpet at his lips

has a head of vibrant hair

tamed down,

patent-leathered now

until it gleams

like jet–

were jet a crown


the music

from the trumpet at his lips

is honey

mixed with liquid fire

the rhythm

from the trumpet at his lips

is ecstasy

distilled from old desire–


Desire

that is longing for the moon

where the moonlight's but a spotlight

in his eyes,

desire

that is longing for the sea

where the sea's a bar-glass

sucker size


The Negro

with the trumpet at his lips

whose jacket

Has a fine one-button roll,

does not know

upon what riff the music slips


It's hypodermic needle

to his soul

but softly

as the tune comes from his throat

trouble

mellows to a golden note
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Godess of Love [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 7:12 AM:
 

Good Morning all ,

Wow this is going to get colourful ,  Our parade marshal Jenna will lead you in to some good Gaia fun .
I vision making a collage of this event so get colourful , and let's see how the day unfolds ,

Mangueira samba school parades in Rio de Janeiro.
Mardi Gras Papier-mâché masks, Jacmel, Haiti.Float-making in New OrleansMardi Gras Flag

So let the fun begin , and I can't wait to see were Jenna takes us on our :

Mardis Gras στην κοινότητα της Γαίας
Love you all,

Loriann
  heemes : Philosophy Minor, Life Major

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

heemes said Jul 16, 2008, 6:49 PM:
 

This line speaks most clearly to me…

“I could take the Harlem night

and wrap around you,

Take the neon lights and make a crown”

This is such a fantastic expression of community, truly international and grand in scale.

You are all so pleasing to my eyes, ears, heart and soul.

Samme, Jenna, and everyone that made this celebration what it is (so far), I'm humbled by your presence.  Deep bows to all.
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Godess of Love [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 7:17 AM:
 

Samme you look so good in green:))
GO SAMME GO SAMME!
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Godess of Love [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 8:05 AM:
 

Oh My ,

I tought that was Samme up there dressed in green:)
Yikes, how are we going to know each other?
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Godess of Love [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 8:55 AM:
 

Hi All,

Jenna , is going to take it from here .
Below are some clues of how you may solve this riddle of the Mardis Gras On Gaia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgPQQ1YnYAw   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q98uD1wNbl0&feature=related   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjBzyO-moh4   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeHjgW1H-VA   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzwCDzw5Klk   http://www.nationalgeographic.com/places/places-of-a-lifetime/venice-quiz.html?source=G1768&kwid=ContentNetwork|1312045495   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N4_rPK5SoY   http://www.hgpho.to/wfest/carnival/carnival-e.html   http://www.carnaval.qc.ca/en/index.asp   http://www.nicecarnaval.com/carnaval4.html    

PS

Who ever can solve this one can be the puppet master for tomorrow's riddle.
You will need a community to solve this one:))))))))))))))))))))
LOve ya all,

Loriann
  tiva : efimera

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

tiva said Jul 16, 2008, 3:57 PM:
 

I want to send my photo but I don´t know how…..can you help me?
  tiva : efimera

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

tiva said Jul 16, 2008, 4:04 PM:
 

yes i knew how!
Everybody looks beautiful, charming, georgeous and very very fun!
  barefootgirl42 : Blissful Energy

Let the Parade Begin!

barefootgirl42 said Jul 16, 2008, 8:52 AM:
 

Ok, Samme: You are officially my hero. Thanks, I'm speechless. :) Well speechless except to announce that….

THE GAIA HUMOR POD MARDI GRAS PARADE IS NOW BEGINNING!!!!

So join the crowd, put anything as colorful as possible, let your creativity out and join me in our celebrations! …And ready to catch those beads!!. :)

Let the festivities begin!
  barefootgirl42 : Blissful Energy

Re: Let the Parade Begin!

barefootgirl42 said Jul 16, 2008, 9:32 AM:
 

And now for a brief carnival history of Italian colored socks! (Thanks, Loriann!)


So put on your most colorful socks (perhaps sock of your crayon color from Dave's epic crayon post?), and enjoy the show. :)

Compagnie della Calza  (“Trouser Club”)

The Compagnie della Calza companies were young Venetian noblemen who organized the spectacular Venetian life between the XV and XVI century.

Two companions of the Brothers Zardinieri Le Compagnie della Calza were born around the middle of the fifteenth century Venice where controllarono and organized performances citizens. Every year at carnival every company of sock organized a series of shows reserved for the Venetian nobility in which were used (at the expense of the company) famous buffoons time, but also real theatrical even with the presence of famous authors Beolco as Angelo said Ruzante and Pietro Aretino.

The various companies had names of imagination is inspired by virtue such as those
of Floridi, U.S., and Arrange; others traevano inspiration from trades like the Ortolani and Zardinieri. The companies are distinguished for colored socks the color of the company and complicated embroidery that recall the name of the company itself. As part of Vittore Carpaccio The departure of the engaged which is part of the cycle of Sant'Orsola, one sees clearly the complicated embroidery with the initials F. [ratelli] Z. [ardinieri] on the left sleeve of one of the two.
  heemes : Philosophy Minor, Life Major

Re: Let the Parade Begin!

heemes said Jul 16, 2008, 9:59 AM:
 

Wow, wow, and more wow! 

Samme, I agree with Jenna; you're my hero too!!

I am stunned at the pageantry, beauty and sheer awesomeness of this online spectacle.  Perhaps the fun is just begun!  Here's my mask for the parade!



Everyone, you like, no?!?
  scribe sky : Hemet Neter

Re: Let the Parade Begin!

scribe sky said Jul 16, 2008, 10:51 AM:
 

that's a snazzy feather fall ~
 

Re: Let the Parade Begin!

Sherrilene [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 11:22 AM:
 

ROFL Paul, that's just GORGEOUS! oooohhhh
 

Re: Let the Parade Begin!

Godess of Love [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 5:22 PM:
 

strong body
  barefootgirl42 : Blissful Energy

Re: Let the Parade Begin!

barefootgirl42 said Jul 16, 2008, 5:30 PM:
 

I *love* that mask, and the smile underneath it. Glad you can join the festivities, Paul!

:-D
  Peace Seeker : whirled peas :-)

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Peace Seeker said Jul 16, 2008, 10:20 AM:
 

Woohoo!!!  Let's celebrate.  Here are some Mardi Gras beads.  See if you can catch them. 

  scribe sky : Hemet Neter

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

scribe sky said Jul 16, 2008, 10:49 AM:
 

voila ~ the king cake:  oops! the baby's loose - RUUNN! (just kidding, cinnamon is yummy!)
  Sprinklez o; : Pediophobia xD

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Sprinklez o; said Jul 16, 2008, 11:06 AM:
 

aaaaaahhh, so much noise….. im trying to sleep
  Sprinklez o; : Pediophobia xD

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Sprinklez o; said Jul 16, 2008, 11:07 AM:
 

ok, im up im up….. so…. oooooh cake… yummy..
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Godess of Love [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 11:19 AM:
 

Oh you all look so ravishing:)

La Venevia di Fulvis Roiter

È molto un bellissimo luogo di mostrare il vostro vero colori, con quello che vi piace.

Chow,

Loriann
  Samme : Prince of Rainbows<3

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Samme said Jul 16, 2008, 1:59 PM:
 





  Samme : Prince of Rainbows<3

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Samme said Jul 16, 2008, 2:04 PM:
 

We are all international here.  I am glad everybody is having fun.  This festivities will go on for several days until the weekend.  So you can have lots of costume changes.  Fun, fun, fun!!!
  Samme : Prince of Rainbows<3

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Samme said Jul 16, 2008, 2:22 PM:
 

Here are some Italian songs.
  barefootgirl42 : Blissful Energy

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

barefootgirl42 said Jul 16, 2008, 3:06 PM:
 

We already have upbeat music from around the world! Delicious foods! … Is there any of that Conundrum wine from the other day left for us? :) …tons of colorful masks, and the parade is well on it's way. Woohoo!

But I wanna know: where are YOU in the parade? Watching from the sides, or dancing on a parade float? Mixing drinks, making more food, or playing an instrument?

And remember to be as colorful as possible! I'm definitely wearing my rainbow boas for this. :-D And you bet I'm dancing up a storm in the front of the parade, rockin' my colorful socks off.

You are amazing.

I love you all,
Jenna
  Samme : Prince of Rainbows<3

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Samme said Jul 16, 2008, 3:34 PM:
 

Hi all, Hi Jenna,

I am definitely not on the float but walking on the road so I can take videos and pictures and move all around.  I am not just a spectator but dancing too while taking pictures.  Ooops somebody just tossed me some beads.  Having fun!
Samme

 http://www.jkayedesigns.com/images/7.50_MARDI_GRAS.jpg
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Sherrilene [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 3:46 PM:
 

How's THIS for a MASK!

http://sherrilene.gaia.com/photos/view/402711 [Samme/Paul hook me up!]
[mod note: Paul 7:05pm local time, 7/16/08: it's the same image as below, she made it work!, yay, Sherri!]

Course I'm on the street dancing my absolute BUTT off! Anthing else would be unthinkable! Tropical blood in my veins man!

Bring me a drum or a flag or a whistle and I'll give you Caribbean style hahah


 
Barcelona!

 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Sherrilene [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 5:38 PM:
 

It's a monument in Barcelona! It would make an awesome float tho, dont you think?
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Godess of Love [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 4:24 PM:
 



Cualquier persona que quiera bailar en el Carnaval brasileño?
¿Le encanta la música demasiado

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIsIKXdRRVc


Here is a nice Brazilian Merlot , anyone to care to have a glass , I am surly not going to do it alone?:))
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Sherrilene [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 4:13 PM:
 

This video seems TOTALLY appropriate for this occasion.

Moulin Rouge!

Enjoy :)
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Godess of Love [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 4:34 PM:
 

Hi All ,

I just can't keep still I am moving to the beat, I am shaking right behind you Sherri:)

 Never seen Moulin Rouge , well , I will now

Hugs to all,


Loriann
  Samme : Prince of Rainbows<3

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Samme said Jul 16, 2008, 4:39 PM:
 

Oooh Moulin Rouge, I love that movie. It is like a Bollywood movie. Bollywood is the term for a film industry in India where the movies are long and have several dance and song segments juxtaposed in the course of the film. Usually there will be about 6 segments of this dance and song routines. We have to have scenes from a French Mardi Gras. I am preparing one now for scenes from Philippines Mardi Gras so come back again and keep posting and have fun.
samme
  barefootgirl42 : Blissful Energy

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

barefootgirl42 said Jul 16, 2008, 4:43 PM:
 

Dancing around with Sherri and Loriann, keeping tune by beating a drum, sipping some of Loriann's Merlot, and singin' to the tunes of Moulin Rouge. Oh, and throwing more beads out to Samme and everyone else!

(Random fact of the day: My first dorm room was in a building at Sonoma State University called “Merlot,” in “Cabernet Village.” The next year I was in “Fume Blanc” in “Sauvignon Village.”You know you're at a good school when the dorms are named after wines. But that's not nearly as cool as UC Irvine, where their dorms are apparently named after locations in Middle Earth from The Lord of the Rings. But anywho, I digress… Back to the partying!)
  Samme : Prince of Rainbows<3

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Samme said Jul 16, 2008, 4:48 PM:
 

Whoa, Sherri.  I know we ask everybody to be themselves and have fun but you fabulous lady is “the world”!  That is one gigantically huge MASK, you go woman.   LOL

http://www.goworldtravel.com/mar05/no_1.jpg
Come with me and you'll be in a
world of pure imagination
  barefootgirl42 : Blissful Energy

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

barefootgirl42 said Jul 16, 2008, 5:10 PM:
 

Wow. I want THAT costume. Or at least know that guy! :)

OK, I'm heading for the kitchens to you all Rum-Marinated Fruit Kabobs. Enjoy!
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Godess of Love [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 5:09 PM:
 

Me again,

I will be dancing to the beat , although , not Moulin Roug way , That would be a private dance , I am a little shy that way:)


Carnaval de Que'bec


Le plus grand carnaval d'hiver au monde
Depuis le début de notre colonie française, les habitants de la Nouvelle-France tapageuse créé une tradition de se réunir juste avant le Carême à manger, de boire et de s'amuser. À ce moment-là, cette intense période de réjouissances est déjà désigné comme le carnaval - un mot d'origine italienne sens de Mardi Gras. La coutume de célébrer à partir de la fin de Janvier jusqu'à la mi-Février a longtemps été populaire.

Le premier grand carnaval d'hiver à Québec, le monde de la neige capitale, a eu lieu en 1894. Souvent confrontés à des difficultés de l'hiver, la population de la ville réinventé cette tradition populaire avec une célébration hivernale que réchauffé les cœurs de tous, il revellers. Interrompu par deux guerres, puis la crise économique de 1929, le Carnaval a eu lieu sporadiquement jusqu'à la deuxième moitié du siècle. En 1954, dans le contexte du développement économique de la Vieille Capitale, un groupe de gens d'affaires a relancé la fête. Cette année, Bonhomme est né et a élu le cas de son représentant. La première édition officielle du Carnaval de Québec a eu lieu en 1955. Le carnaval boule de neige dans une manifestation indéniable pour toute la population de Québec, et a été un vecteur important pour le tourisme et l'activité économique dans la ville.

D'un hiver à l'autre, le Carnaval enrichi son programme d'activité. Depuis, nous avons ajouté encore plus les activités populaires, telles que les sports d'hiver, sculptures sur neige, et des activités basées sur le mode de vie traditionnelle québécoise, comme les courses de canoë et courses en traîneau à chiens. Le Carnaval de Québec est le plus grand carnaval d'hiver au monde d'aujourd'hui, et est troisième sur la Liste du Haut Carnavals après le célèbre carnaval de Rio et de la Nouvelle-Orléans.

The Largest Winter Carnival in the World


Since the beginning of our French colony, the habitants of New France created a rowdy tradition of getting together just before Lent to eat, drink and be merry. At this time, this intense period of revelry was already designated as the Carnival - a word of Italian origin meaning Mardi Gras. The custom of celebrating from the end of January until mid-February has long been popular.

The first large winter Carnival in Québec City, the world's snow capital, took place in 1894. Often faced with winter's hardships, the city's population reinvented this popular tradition with a winter celebration that warmed up the hearts of all of it revellers. Interrupted by two wars, then the economic crisis of 1929, the Carnival was held sporadically until the second half of the century. In 1954, in the context of the economic development of the Old Capital, a group of business people re-launched the festivities. That year, Bonhomme was born and elected the event's representative. The first official edition of the Québec Winter Carnival took place in 1955. The Carnival snowballed into an undeniable manifestation for the entire Québec City population, and was an important vehicle for tourism and economical activity in the city.

From one winter to the next, the Carnival enriched its activity program. We have since added even more popular activities, such as winter sports, snow sculptures, and activities based on the traditional Québec lifestyle, such as canoe races and dogsled races. The Québec Carnival is the largest winter carnival in the world today, and is third on the List of Top Carnivals after the famous carnivals in Rio and New Orleans.


Québec Winter Carnival Dates Since 1955

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN5VNAxsLho

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEfbr6HdKhY&feature=related

Wow , everyone is amazing:)
 

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Godess of Love [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 5:19 PM:
 



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K99iitbISs

http://www.nicecarnaval.com/carnaval4.html
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Godess of Love [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 5:34 PM:
 


OK, I am ready to shake like there is no tomorrow:)
  barefootgirl42 : Blissful Energy

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

barefootgirl42 said Jul 16, 2008, 5:43 PM:
 

Me too! I'm out there shaking it like a polaroid picture.

OK, and this post today, thanks to all of you, is officially AMAZING. Thanks again all of you! Completely made my day.

Yaay!
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Sherrilene [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 5:51 PM:
 

Man, this is one AMAZING international blog here! Let's show the U.N. how to negotiate!
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Godess of Love [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 5:57 PM:
 

Hand in hand we go , when we work as global team anything is possible.
  barefootgirl42 : Blissful Energy

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

barefootgirl42 said Jul 16, 2008, 6:03 PM:
 

You said it, Sherri! :) Forget wars! Let's have different countries have a DANCE-a-THON instead! Or at least have a parade float competition.

Oh, that would be amazing.
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Godess of Love [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 5:54 PM:
 

As we travel the world now we land in Greece.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4pPbO0s2W4






http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAAOR-OuykU

Carnivalin Η Πάτρα είναι η τρίτη σε κατάταξη καρναβαλιού στον κόσμο.
The Carnival in Patras is the third ranking carnival in the world.

See later For more fun around the world
  Nicole : wakingdreamer

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Nicole said Jul 16, 2008, 6:01 PM:
 

Now for some pics from my home island of Trinidad!

Up one level


Trinidad Carnival Pictures 2008 - 1
Trinidad Carnival Pictures 2008 - 2
Trinidad Carnival Pictures 2008 - 3
Trinidad Carnival Pictures 2008 - 4

Trinidad Carnival Pictures 2008 - 5
Trinidad Carnival Pictures 2008 - 6
Trinidad Carnival Pictures 2008 - 7
Trinidad Carnival Pictures 2007 - 1

Trinidad Carnival Pictures 2007 - 2
Trinidad Carnival Pictures 2007 - 3
Trinidad Carnival Pictures 2007 - 4
Trinidad Carnival Pictures 2007 - 5

Trinidad Carnival Pictures 2007 - 6
Trinidad Carnival Pictures 2006 - 1
Trinidad Carnival Pictures 2006 - 2
Trinidad Carnival Pictures 2006 - 3

JAlbum 7.4

 

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Sherrilene [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 6:06 PM:
 

Ooh Nicole, I was waiting for some Trini Carnival pictures! ThanQ!!
  barefootgirl42 : Blissful Energy

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

barefootgirl42 said Jul 16, 2008, 6:06 PM:
 

Woohoo! Now THAT's the costume I'm wearing! :-D (The green one on the bottom left)
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Godess of Love [no longer around] said Jul 17, 2008, 6:06 AM:
 

Okay Jenna ,

Ya ,have to just do it copy , and paste that green costume , we can't wait to see you strut in that today:))
 

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Godess of Love [no longer around] said Jul 17, 2008, 6:07 AM:
 

Wow the women are beautiful , and so are you:)
 

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Sherrilene [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 6:13 PM:
 

Our national carnival [Barbados] is going on now until August.

It is called Crop Over. You are all welcome to join me here!

Here is the link: Feast your eyes on everything.

http://www.barbados.org/cropovr.htm
 

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Godess of Love [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 6:26 PM:
 

This sends shivers down my spine, let's keep going posting Carnivals de la Gaia from all over the globe.
Come one come all Gaians , and have some fun at the Gaia Mardi Gras.

Loriann
  Samme : Prince of Rainbows<3

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Samme said Jul 16, 2008, 6:48 PM:
 

Great posts from everyone!!!  I am so happy.  Nicole I did not know that is your heritage so as Ariela.  Have fun all Paul, Sherri, Jenna, Loriann, and everybody.  Let's make this a wiki, a collaborative collection of Mardi Gras, Festivals, Fiestas, Carnivals, Carnavals, Circus from around the world.  Ok friends, you may think I am not here but I am preparing for some more stuff to post for everybody.  Here is some Filipino style food.  My Philippine Fiesta, Phillipines Mardi Gras will be coming soon.
  barefootgirl42 : Blissful Energy

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

barefootgirl42 said Jul 16, 2008, 7:59 PM:
 

Ooh yum.

Let's make Loriann smile even more by furthering our international adventure… Let's travel a little more Eastward, shall we?

….To Japan's Asakusa Samba Carnival!

Let's keep it colorful now:

Here's a little red for you all
We could always use more rainbows
And some gorgeous flowing white with a tiny bit of blue

…and OK, someone here HAS to get THIS costume!

(And now it's my turn to ask: how can you directly paste pictures here? I should know this by now… )
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Godess of Love [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 8:33 PM:
 

Hi All & Jenna,

I am smiling from ear to ear:)))
Right click on mouse copy & paste on our page.
If you need help ask.

Love you all,

Loriann
  Samme : Prince of Rainbows<3

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Samme said Jul 16, 2008, 8:09 PM:
 

THE FILIPINO FIESTAS AND MARDI GRAS   MABUHAY PHILIPPINES!
  Samme : Prince of Rainbows<3

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Samme said Jul 16, 2008, 8:09 PM:
 




These pictures are taken from the net arranged by me in a slide show.  These are pictures of Filipino Mardi Gras and Fiestas from the Philippines, the land of my birth.  For the most part, a patron saint is always venerated in fiestas as in the case of Santo Nino (baby Jesus). 


THE FILIPINO FIESTAS AND MARDI GRAS.   MABUHAY PHILIPPINES!




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  heemes : Philosophy Minor, Life Major

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

heemes said Jul 16, 2008, 8:16 PM:
 

“Double yum”, said Paul with drooling mouth.  “J'ai faim!”
  Samme : Prince of Rainbows<3

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Samme said Jul 16, 2008, 9:26 PM:
 

Where to next?  We got the world, this wonderful world!


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  heemes : Philosophy Minor, Life Major

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS in Germany!

heemes said Jul 16, 2008, 9:53 PM:
 

I think I'd like to take the Mardi Gras partay (to end all partays, btw) all the way to Germany for Oktoberfest!!  Will you go along with me?  Thanks, I knew you would!  Here we go!
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS in Germany!

Sherrilene [no longer around] said Jul 17, 2008, 2:17 AM:
 

Woo hoo! Beer and sausages. DEFINITELY party food!
  Samme : Prince of Rainbows<3

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS in Germany!

Samme said Jul 17, 2008, 3:42 AM:
 

Great fun in Germany!  Guten Tag!
  barefootgirl42 : Blissful Energy

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS in Germany!

barefootgirl42 said Jul 17, 2008, 11:10 AM:
 

Oktoberfests! Awww, that takes me back to when I was a girl. My grandma used to take my sister and I to one every since, since we're part German.

Those were the days. It'll be nice to go back to one now, now that I'm older than 21.
  heemes : Philosophy Minor, Life Major

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS in Germany!

heemes said Jul 17, 2008, 11:50 AM:
 

Ah yes, Oktoberfests in Michigan, those were the days indeed.

I grew up about a mile and a half outside of Frankenmuth, which had the largest German American contigent inside the United States.  All of us kids wanted to work at the famous Bavarian Inn, the best job in the area, especially summers.  I even learned to dance the polka at one of those accordion events!
 
Remind me to tell you, Jenna, about my 21st birthday party sometime…  Oh the humanity!
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Godess of Love [no longer around] said Jul 16, 2008, 10:00 PM:
 

What  a beautiful world what a beautiful day
Here on Gaian Humor , and the Gaian Mardis Gras delights.

I am going to strut my way on home now for the night .

Sweet dreams to you all:)
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Godess of Love [no longer around] said Jul 17, 2008, 6:16 AM:
 

Great idea Samme, and let's include the ethnic foods of the world, I love to sample here , and there.
Here in Regina we have a Mosaic of Cultures every year I will see if I can get things from that.
Samme I think you could teach us  all a thing or to about computer magic,
Yikes are you good:)))
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Godess of Love [no longer around] said Jul 17, 2008, 6:09 AM:
 

Sherri ,do you have some music we can dance too?
  Mila : love

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Mila said Jul 16, 2008, 10:38 PM:
 

italy236: Italy / Italia - Venice / Venezia: carnival - Carnen Miranda, Adriatic style - hat - masked woman - mask(photo by Y.Guichaoua) - (c) Travel-Images.com - Stock Photography agency - Image Bank

Yay, am joining the parade!
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Godess of Love [no longer around] said Jul 17, 2008, 6:01 AM:
 

Good Morning All Mila,
 Hope we get to see this picture, and if you need any help just ask:)

Let's us add a plate of my daughters favorite food to eat:

 

Perogies Oh let's Have some apple struddle too

I'll pass on the beer , just never acquired a liking  to that foamy stuff:)
Here is some German music just for fun:)))

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ga4RBd7iQI
Vielen Dank für Reisen fuhren wir auf gestern.
Wir haben stil mehr Spaß zu haben waren wir reisen heute?
Auf dieser mardis Gras in Gaia, das Fest geht weiter:)
Ich habe schlüpfen in etwas, Oh mein Ich habe ein wenig albern letzte Nacht. Meine Grenze von Wein ist ein Glas, letzte Nacht trank ich zwei, Upps:)

Quick change then off to Spain. Let's really have some fun today, wow, what great people , and what fun we are having with the Gaia Mardi Gras.
  Samme : Prince of Rainbows<3

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS in Spain

Samme said Jul 17, 2008, 6:17 AM:
 

Thank you friends and newcomers to this mardi gras.  I am glad you mentioned Spain Loriann, here is our Spain segment.

http://www.momisteaching.com/wp-content/uploads/mardi_gras_mask.jpg

 http://www.fiestacolorado.org/images/sfg.jpg
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Sherrilene [no longer around] said Jul 17, 2008, 6:26 AM:
 

This should be at an excellent pace for all of us. Keep this playing all day and get your exercise in, I promise you!

Wukkin up!

Appropriate Trinidadian music that was introduced first in Barbados for our Carnival last year. Great fusion!

Don't forget, you're welcome to come for Crop Over!
 

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Godess of Love [no longer around] said Jul 17, 2008, 6:40 AM:
 

I am bopping to the beat are you ready to bop around today , and shake your stuff?
Wow , I don't even have to go for a jog , I just have to join the parade:)
  Jeff : messenger

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Jeff said Jul 17, 2008, 6:38 AM:
 

Yeah Jenna!  Happy Gaia Mardi Gras!file:///Users/jeffstroud/Desktop/DSC_0169.JPG
  Jeff : messenger

Re: GAIA MARDI GRAS

Jeff said Jul 17, 2008, 6:40 AM:
 

Yeah Jenna!  Happy Gaia Mardi Gras!