Contributions of the group Dressed in GREEN

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nobody@ipernity.com (Gudo09) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:40:27 +0000

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Ladies at work

nobody@ipernity.com (Adam *) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:30:46 +0000

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Residency Road

Ribbon Dance II.

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:22:14 +0000

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The Chinese ribbon dance, a spectacle of colour and motion, is one of the most graceful expressions of East Asian artistry to reach European audiences. Originating more than two millennia ago in the Han Dynasty, it combines myth, philosophy, and theatre in a single, flowing performance. Dancers move with long silk ribbons that catch the air like brushstrokes in motion, forming billowing shapes reminiscent of clouds or the delicate lines in ancient scroll paintings.

The ribbons, traditionally dyed in vivid reds, golds, and blues, symbolise joy, vitality, and the link between humanity and nature. The choreography often draws from classical depictions of celestial nymphs and gods, suggesting weightless flight and divine playfulness. Beyond its aesthetic allure, the dance embodies cultural values of harmony, discipline, and balance—themes that resonate deeply with the natural philosophy of Daoist thought.

For Western observers, it can be likened to a fusion of ballet’s elegance with the storytelling depth of masque theatre. Its symbolism even extends along the historic Silk Road, the very network that once united China and Europe through trade and culture. Today, the ribbon dance continues to mesmerise international audiences as a timeless celebration of movement, history, and the human imagination.

Buddha

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:59:14 +0000

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Lady Bug

nobody@ipernity.com (Neon Salt Mine) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:25:04 +0000

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nobody@ipernity.com (Elvert Barnes) — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:41:01 +0000

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Mural Painting by Artist Rachel Horlick . Club Quarters Hotel . 839 17th Street, NW, Washington DC . Saturday afternoon, 19 June 2010 . Elvert Xavier Barnes Photography

Visit Rachel Horlick website at http://rachelhorlick.com

Read my 21 June 2010 FREEDOM blog posting at http://elvertbarnes-freedom.blogspot.com/2010/06/rachel-horlicks-2nd-mural-in-dcs-golden.html

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nobody@ipernity.com (Elvert Barnes) — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:37:19 +0000

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Free Summer Saturday . Corcoran Gallery of Art . 500 17th Street, NW, Washington DC . Saturday afternoon, 19 June 2010 . Elvert Xavier Barnes Photography

Visit Corcoran Gallery of Art Free Summer Saturdays at http://www.corcoran.org/freesummersaturdays/index.php

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nobody@ipernity.com (Elvert Barnes) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:54:41 +0000

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nobody@ipernity.com (Elvert Barnes) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:32:50 +0000

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35th Annual Capital Pride FESTIVAL . http://www.capitalpride.org . Main Stage . Pennsylvania Avenue and 3rd Street, NW, Washington DC . Sunday afternoon, 13 June 2010 . Elvert Xavier Barnes Photography

DC Cowboys Dance Company
http://dccowboys.com

Visit my 35th Annual Capital Pride 2010 webpage at http://elvertbarnes.com/CapitalPride-2010-WDC.html

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nobody@ipernity.com (Elvert Barnes) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:40:00 +0000

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Waiting for 35th Capital Pride / Parade . 2100 block of P Street, NW, Washington DC . Saturday evening, 12 June 2010 . Elvert Xavier Barnes Photography

Visit my 35th Annual Capital Pride 2010 / Washington DC webpage at http://elvertbarnes.com/CapitalPride-2010-WDC.html

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nobody@ipernity.com (Elvert Barnes) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:07:33 +0000

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Bicyclist . St. Patrick's Day Celebration . Dupont Circle / West . Le Pain Quotidien . http://www.lepainquotidien.com . 2001 P Street, NW, Washington DC . Wednesday afternoon, 17 March 2010 . Elvert Xavier Barnes Photography

Tres - 三 - Три - III - Three

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:35:44 +0000

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nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:35:26 +0000

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nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:35:34 +0000

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nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:04:59 +0000

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nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:04:59 +0000

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Dances

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:04:59 +0000

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Dancers in Laoshe Teahouse

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:35:12 +0000

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nobody@ipernity.com (Elvert Barnes) — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 11:08:11 +0000

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Saluting Our Troops / Rolling Thunder Concert . Lincoln Memorial / West Reflecting Pool . National Mall / Constitution Gardens . Washington DC . Saturday afternoon, 29 May 2010 . Elvert Xavier Barnes Photography

Visit my Memorial Day Weekend / WDC - Saturday, 29 May 2010 webpage at http://elvertbarnes.com/MDW-WDC-Saturday29May2010.html

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nobody@ipernity.com (Elvert Barnes) — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:25:41 +0000

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