Yay! Dublin Irish Festival was the first festival i attended during the first couple months I got here back in 2003. That time, we met up with JJ's friends Dave and Debbie. I did not bring any camera so I missed taking pictures. The next year 2004 we decided to skip it. This year we decided to go again to check out what's new.
It was held at the Dublin's Coffman Park. A three day affair which started friday, the 5th of August. Today was the finale.
The attractions were pretty interesting. They have six stages that features Irish Music and Dances. A cultural area which includes lots of exhibits, workshops, theater performances, and story telling. They also have Irish Marketplace, a lot of food vendors, a Wee Folk Area for kids with entertainment, games and crafts.
The weather was pretty hot. After a few rounds at the park, we decided to stay at the Irish Thunder Stage. We had a descent sit, although not too near to the stage. When we got there, everyone was having fun. It was the Baka Beyond concert. They were an original African Celtic Crossover Band that represents musician that represents a collaboration of musicians from northern Europe and West Africa. An african beats and Gaelic vocals were mixed, making their music unique and danceable. After the concert was a the Columbus Celtic Dancers. They were groups of adult irish step dancers using soft and hard shoes. Di ako masyadong na entertain...hehe matatanda na kc..tapos wla pa sya silang budget sa uniforms...wlang bihis2x from the start of the program till na tapos. Performing next was the NiChiara Dancers. This time I was pretty much entertained. They were the cutie, charming and graceful dancers. They were all dressed up too. Everyone was clapping after each performance. They also performed the Buckeye Dance in which the crowd were clapping and shouting with fun...most especially when they shout, GO BUCKS! :-)
Then we moved on to watch other displays on the tents. Lots of exhibits and musicians were everywhere.
What amazes me is the Sand Sculpture. They have an expert sand sculptors who carved tons of sands into a musical masterpiece honoring the 25th Anniversary of the Columbus Feis.
It was held at the Dublin's Coffman Park. A three day affair which started friday, the 5th of August. Today was the finale.
The attractions were pretty interesting. They have six stages that features Irish Music and Dances. A cultural area which includes lots of exhibits, workshops, theater performances, and story telling. They also have Irish Marketplace, a lot of food vendors, a Wee Folk Area for kids with entertainment, games and crafts.
The weather was pretty hot. After a few rounds at the park, we decided to stay at the Irish Thunder Stage. We had a descent sit, although not too near to the stage. When we got there, everyone was having fun. It was the Baka Beyond concert. They were an original African Celtic Crossover Band that represents musician that represents a collaboration of musicians from northern Europe and West Africa. An african beats and Gaelic vocals were mixed, making their music unique and danceable. After the concert was a the Columbus Celtic Dancers. They were groups of adult irish step dancers using soft and hard shoes. Di ako masyadong na entertain...hehe matatanda na kc..tapos wla pa sya silang budget sa uniforms...wlang bihis2x from the start of the program till na tapos. Performing next was the NiChiara Dancers. This time I was pretty much entertained. They were the cutie, charming and graceful dancers. They were all dressed up too. Everyone was clapping after each performance. They also performed the Buckeye Dance in which the crowd were clapping and shouting with fun...most especially when they shout, GO BUCKS! :-)
Then we moved on to watch other displays on the tents. Lots of exhibits and musicians were everywhere.
What amazes me is the Sand Sculpture. They have an expert sand sculptors who carved tons of sands into a musical masterpiece honoring the 25th Anniversary of the Columbus Feis.
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