Hungarian wedding

"Hungarian Wedding" is a dance in which traditional folk dance step patterns are given a modern application. Solemn ceremonial moments of an Hungarian wedding, adapted for theatre, are contrasted with joyful moments of celebration. The dance has four main sections. Section A depicts the assembly of the dancers who take part in the festivities. Traditionally this is under the guidance of the best man. It utilizes leg slapping and the double czardas often seen in Hungarian dances. Focus changes to preparation of the bride in which both single and double czardas are used. In Section B, Lyrical curves are predominant in a pillow dance done by the women. Pillows are traditional symbols of prosperity in Hungary. Following the pillow dance the bridegroom dances a farewell to bachelorhood using predominantly sharp movements with some folk dance material included. The solemn climax of the ceremony occurs in Section C performed only by the women. Changing the head dress of the bride is the symbolic core of the dance; a Hungarian woman is not considered truly married until the head dress is changed from a maiden's to one worn by a married woman. Men do not witness this significant event. Folk dance step material is abandoned to emphasize the changing of the head dress

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The pursuit of beauty in ‘the age of powder and paint"

The British eighteenth century was an age of elegance. A vital importance was put on appearances and the consumer boom of the time assumed epic proportions. Towards the end of the century complexions became increasingly more colourful and hairstyles more extravagant. As Neville Williams puts it, “[it] was par excellence the age of powder and paint” (1957:56) and women spared no effort or cost regarding their appearance since presenting oneself with the latest trends was paramount to a woman’s reputation of being fashionable. High-quality cosmetics, wigs and poufs defined rank and power since they were only affordable to the elites and women would sacrifice comfort and safety for the sake of their fashion. This article aims to present an overview of the use of cosmetics by eighteenth-century elite women and how it constitutes a sign of the increased economic prosperity which prompted the consumers’ boom.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Spartan Daily, November 10, 1942

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Socio-cultural impact of tourism in Nigeria: a case study of fisheries development in Nigeria

Socio-cultural impact of tourism has become a veritable tool for fisheries development in Nigeria. Little wonders that Nigeria who has a great potential in tourism and rich cultural heritage and notable festivals attracts tourist not only in Nigeria but other parts of the World are not fully explored. Among many other popular festivals is the Niger Delta holds the Ikwere, Kalabari and Obirika festivals, to celebrate the water head dress that imitate the heads of fish or water birds. Many communities, including those in north, have a version of the harvest festival. Also in the north, the Argungu fishing festival occasion takes place in Argungu, in Birnin Kebbi State, during February and dates back to the 16th century. During the festival, hundreds of local men and boys enter the water armed with large fish net scoops, and the competition is to catch the biggest fish. With a population of almost 140 million people comprising of over 250 ethnic groups, Nigeria is a blend of exciting socio-cultural diversity that has produced a land of un parallel opportunities for fisheries development