Since wrapping up our Lotus Blossoms outreach program, we’ve gotten lovely notes and drawings from some of the young students who attended the World Bazaar. We thank Arlington Heights Elementary 4th-graders for sharing some of their favorite Bazaar experiences. {Pictured above: a student’s rendition of Middle Eastern dance}
Hoosier Hotcakes (Mitch and Eileen Rice) perform the classic American "limberjack" puppet + music tradition
Giving Middle Eastern dance a try
“I really enjoyed the two people that were playing the guitar, the harmonica, and the thing that made the wood figures dance. It really looked like the wooden people were actually moving.”
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“I loved everything! It was so cool and it was my first time there! I really enjoyed watching people bellydancing! I didn’t get to do it, but it was still fun.”
The very popular Japan Club table
Fruit from Bloomingfoods
“My favorite parts were the belly dancing and the Japanese stand. Now I know how to write my name in Korean & Japanese!”
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“It was all great but I liked the belly dancing and the fruits the most.”
Getting the feel of new languages and alphabets
The drum tent
Percussionist Adam Riviere (l) teaches students new rhythms
“I had a great time and I learned that my name in Chinese is the same way in Spanish…. I know Spanish because my mom’s side of the family was born in Mexico.”
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“I love drums and I got to play three different types….”
Gourd water drum
Water drum, created by "Gourd Lady" Sue Westhues
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“I liked the gourds the best.”
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The drama of Jungle Joe's Flea Circus unfolds
The exploits of Fleanora and Fleadini, illustrated
Jungle Joe in action
“I liked the ‘Flea Circus’ the best.”
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“I love the Flea thing.”
