The idea of this post was brought to me by one of  Liz’ (one of the Pocket Cultures Founders) posts,  Can dancing unite the world? and the story of Dancing Matt, who travels worldwide persuading people in different countries to join him in a silly dance in the streets.

I don‘t know if the answer is yes or no, but dance certainly brings a lot of people together, creates a bond between them, radiates positive energy and joy and makes them forget their worries, no matter their nationality, age, religion, or social status.

Can you notice this in the pictures below (taken at different cultural events in Bucharest) and feel the energy ?

Indian Traditional Dance – Namaste India Festival, Bucharest 2011

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Romanian Traditional Dance – Cismigiu Park, Bucharest, 2010

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Indian Traditional Dance – Namaste India Festival, Bucharest, 2011

Ukrainian-Romanian Minority Traditional Dance – Bucharest Days, 2010

Macedo-Romanian Minority Traditional Dance – Cismigiu Park, Bucharest, 2010

Turkish-Romanian Minority Traditional Dance – Bucharest Days, 2010

Irish Dance, STEYsha Irish Dance School in Bucharest – PARK(ing) Day, Bucharest, 2011

Roma-Romanian Minority Traditional Dance – Bucharest Days, 2010

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About the author

Carmen was born and raised in Bucharest, the city where she currently lives. She worked in the Sales Department of a radio station for 15 years. Along with some friends, Carmen recently founded a small company that deals with website development and online promotion. She loves English, listening to music, establishing connections and meeting new people and has a real passion for Ireland. Carmen is attracted by foreign cultures and she likes very much to travel (whenever it is possible!)