western australia

Elegant dancing at Harmony Day

@JudyEv (305350)

Rockingham, Australia

March 18, 2023 8:37pm CST

Yesterday we went to a Harmony Day at the nearby Recreation Centre. I thought it was an international ‘Day’ but it seems maybe not. It’s meant to promote unity and diversity among different cultures and nationalities. We were treated to a variety of entertainment, mostly dancing, from Sri Lankan, Chinese, Indian, Colombian and other groups. The costumes, as you might imagine were very striking and I got Vince to take a few photos with his phone for me. We had our dinner from food trucks and, once it was dark enough, a blow-up screen was ‘blown up’ and we watched ‘Wonder’, a 2017 film starring Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson. That deserves a post of its own. For now, we’re off to a high school reunion at a small country pub. We’ll be staying overnight and we’re already running late so I’ll catch you tomorrow.

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@zhangxueying (2374)

• China

19 Mar

I first heard of Harmony Day, and it is easy to understand that it is a festival that promotes cultural exchange and harmony among different races and ethnic groups.We can learn about different languages and cultures.I think this festival is very meaningful

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@LadyDuck (429626)

• Switzerland

20 Mar

@JudyEv I agree, it is so much interesting to know more about other countries and cultures.

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Mar

We need more of these sorts of activities where people of different nationalities can get together and share their cultures.

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@RubyHawk (85571)

• Atlanta, Georgia

19 Mar

The dresses are beautiful and the ladies look to be of all ages rather than young girls.

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Mar

Many of the dances were mature age and they also included a lot of children. The 'middle ages' were less represented.

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@RubyHawk (85571)

• Atlanta, Georgia

20 Mar

@JudyEv That's nice to see the different ages dancing.

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@rebelann (105418)

• El Paso, Texas

19 Mar

I was surprised when you mentioned Colombian, I wouldn't have thought South American would be included there.

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@rebelann (105418)

• El Paso, Texas

20 Mar

Yes, I'd agree as many people in those tiny countries try to get to the US for a better life.

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Mar

Ou in the middle of farming land at Quindanning - two houses, a heritage-listed pub and a church - the waiter at the pub was from Uruguay. That was a bit of a surprise. I think South American is probably least represented.

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@RebeccasFarm (92631)

• Wheat Ridge, Colorado

19 Mar

Now that is absolutely stunning. Have fun now Judy.

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Mar

The ladies were so elegant and they looked really lovely in their beautiful gowns. Another group later did a dance with parasols.

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@DaddyEvil (119468)

• United States

19 Mar

I'm glad you both enjoyed the entertainment. (I've never heard of Harmony Day.) I hope you have fun at the class reunion.

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Mar

My source said Harmony Day was international but very few seem to have heard of it.

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@wolfgirl569 (73675)

• Marion, Ohio

19 Mar

Have fun at the reunion. Harmony day is a great idea

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@wolfgirl569 (73675)

• Marion, Ohio

20 Mar

@JudyEv Sadly here things seem to have went backwards

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Mar

@wolfgirl569 We certainly need to keep working to try to achieve some sort of harmony between the various nationalities.

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Mar

That is what we need. More integration and harmony between the different races and cultures.

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@shaggin (68908)

• United States

19 Mar

Hmm I’m not sure if I watched wonder or if it was just on my watch list. I love the photo of the dancers a their dresses are so pretty.

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Mar

It was a very moving film. I'd like to see it again as there was a lot of background noise at the grounds.

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changjiangzhibin89

@changjiangzhibin89 (16480)

• China

20 Mar

It is the first time I hear of Harmony Day.The entertainment was a real feast for you.

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Mar

We really enjoyed seeing all the different dances.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (35585)

• United States

19 Mar

Judy, you all live the most fascinating life!

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (35585)

• United States

20 Mar

@JudyEv Maybe it's because your life in Australia is so different from mine in NC. I learn so many new and interesting things from your posts.

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Mar

Do you think so? Thanks for that. I sometimes think I need to be more thankful for the blessings I have in my life.

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Mar

@1creekgirl It does seem on myLot that people like to hear about Australia.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (53654)

• Centralia, Washington

19 Mar

Those ladies are quite lovely. Your reunion should be fun for you.

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Mar

The reunion was fun. Quite small numbers this time but that's okay. We're all getting older.

@JamesHxstatic (28608)

• Eugene, Oregon

19 Mar

Busy day! I'm sure the dances were unique. I have not seen the film.

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@JamesHxstatic (28608)

• Eugene, Oregon

20 Mar

@JudyEv I have not seen that film, but will look it up.

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Mar

The film is quite special and very believable.

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@Shiva49 (25641)

• Singapore

19 Mar

Variety is the spice of life. Unity in diversity should be the way to a better world.

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Mar

It should be indeed and a better world probably needs to start with community people.

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Mar

@Shiva49 Yes, that's very true.

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@Shiva49 (25641)

• Singapore

20 Mar

@JudyEv Yes, though we may appear different, we are so much alike in terms of feelings, emotions, and temperament. Wars are created by leaders who do not represent the common folks. but are foisted on the latter.

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@Beestring (10534)

• Hong Kong

19 Mar

Looks like Chinese or Asian dance. High school reunion should be fun.

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Mar

These were Chinese dancers. The reunion was fun, thanks.

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@Beestring (10534)

• Hong Kong

20 Mar

@JudyEv I've practiced Chinese dancing when I was studying in university.

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John nyambegera

@thebos (2549)

• Kisumu, Kenya

19 Mar

I have never heard of harmony day before but it sure is really exciting

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Mar

I thought Harmony Day might be better known but it seems not.

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Mar

@thebos It's meant to foster unity and understanding between different cultures and nationalities. The opposite of racism and racist behaviour.

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John nyambegera

@thebos (2549)

• Kisumu, Kenya

22 Mar

@JudyEv what is the celebration ment for

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@GardenGerty (150466)

• United States

19 Mar

Oh, those dancers would have been so fun to see.

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Mar

They were really good and quite varied.

@BarBaraPrz (41224)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

19 Mar

Whose high school?

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Mar

Mine.

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@allknowing (115617)

• India

20 Mar

I like those costumes. Which country is this group from? When you say school re-union, was it yours or Vince's?

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Mar

The ladies are from China. There is a big Chinese community here. And the reunion was for those who were in my classes at high school. There were four home rooms of about 40 students in each.

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@RasmaSandra (62892)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

20 Mar

Sounds like you are having a lot of fun and enjoying yourself, I hope you have a great start to the new week,

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Mar

Thanks. We enjoyed watching the dancing. I'm sure these people love being able to indulge in their own particular dances and celebrations.

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@sol_cee (37088)

• Philippines

19 Mar

That movie made me cry a river

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Mar

I was crying a lot too but maybe just a stream, not a river.

It was beautifully done, wasn't it?

@tom_view (6118)

• Kolkata, India

19 Mar

thanks for sharing pic,It looks great.

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@JudyEv (305350)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Mar

Thanks. I'm glad you like it.