International Street Fair 2009
This was the first time in two years that the Virginia Tech Street Fair was held out doors. Coincidentally, that is also the last time we danced.
Our booth this year was right next to the stage, so we had no problem with people coming by our booth. There was also no shortage of people at the fair, so it really didn’t matter except we got to watch all the performances without leaving the comfort of our booth and our food.
The best dances were the Persian dance with my friends Rana, Elika and Mana and the Indian dance, which won first prize in a competition in Washington D.C. Elika danced in our dance as well so you can see from the photos below that she’s dressed in traditional Hungarian attire. Also, my other Persian friend Golnaz is wearing a blouse that is strikingly similar to a Hungarian blouse, but she assures me its Persian. Glad to see the Kingdom of Hungary’s influence on the Persian Empire.
After the street fair, the Persians and the Hungarians had an awesome after party at my place. We purchased $150 worth of alcohol and people brought even more. Vintage Cellar was closed or else it would have been more!
International Street Fair 2009
Laci and Kisa
Rolls filled with poppy seeds.
Kisa putting the glaze on the jelly filled rolls.
Monika hanging up some traditional Hungarian table cloths.
The calm before the storm
It was cold that morning, but soon warmed up.
Food, all ready to be sold and consumed.
Beautiful girls, beautiful dresses on a beautiful day.
Elika dressed in a traditional Hungarian blouse.
Laci and Elika. Elika changed into her Persian costume
Elika and Goli. Goli's blouse is Persian, but how similar it looks to a Hungarian blouse!
Gabor.
Kisa, my dance partner for the Csárdás.
Laszlo.
Our Persian friends holding the Iranian flag in front of our booth.
Our Hungarian booth.
Beginning of one of the best dance performances I've ever seen.
The Indians know how to put on a show.
Erika and Kisa serving food and taking cash.
Beginning of the Persian dance performance
The after party supplies.
The knife dance. It involved dancing and a knife.
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July 30th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Hi Michael,
You’re mother (my college roomate a LONG time ago, informed me about your website. I have really enjoyed it. The pictures are great and I enjoyed seeing your Dad’s handy work.
We had dinner with your parents on Monday. It has been way too long since we’ve seen them and they both looked great! It’s nice to see how you have grown up, since you were a young child last time I saw you.
Thanks,
Judy
November 10th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Michael, thanks for putting up this site. i am a graduate student of VT but i’m based in Hampton, VA. I work at a local community college here and I help with the international club. we are going to try and organize a trip to the next street fair at VT. Your pictures have amazed the students here and they are very excited to attend. Thanks again!