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Day: 24 December 2006

The Art of Shaking

This is an extract from the film Grand Hotel Excelsior, starring Adriano Celentano as the hotel manager. I thought it would raise our spirits amidst cooking turkeys. I also thought it could provide some inspiration to those who’re short of ideas for their ultimate Xmas cocktail. Or for those who’d want to add that extra something to their cooking routine. Now, unless the kitchen is spacious enough, it may be difficult for a lady to perform her part, but nothing prevents you, gentlemen, exercising your sense of rhythm, stamina, and talent for improvisation. And ladies shall watch in awe…

Many thanks and Happy Xmas to Rivoluzione!

Fashionistas

So, I was writing that daunting text about Sikh martyrs. Until then I hardly ever realised how difficult it is to write about something, on which you only hold *second-hand* information. Since I cannot read any of Sikh sources in their original language, virtually every piece of information that I find is second-hand, in that it represents another scholar’s point of view. So much easier to be on my familiar, mega-European, territory.

Whilst researching into those martyrs, I came across this website, which aim is plainly put across in the title – Rate My Turban. Ash Singh, the website’s founder, thus describes his entreprise:

Having visited or lived in Canada, Africa, UK, Hong Kong and Singapore, I noticed most Sikhs living outside India have a pretty boring turban life (they wear 1-2 colours and usually tie the same style turban as their fathers). I wanted to showcase turbans as an art form and try to revive the majestic roots of turbans. Furthermore, todays Sikhs are commonly confused for Muslims and I wanted to think of a creative way to showcase Sikhs and their royal turbans in a positive way to the general public, and also show Sikh youths that wearing a turban is cool and fashionable.

I’m sure I’ve seen some nicely tied turbans in Manchester. Have a look at the pictures on the website, some turbans are really a piece of art. Furthermore, you can navigate to the section of the website, where there’ll be audio and video guides to help you to learn to tie your turban. But – don’t blame me or my blog if after Christmas turbans become the next big thing in fashion on both sides of the Atlantics.

And, since Christmas is really close and we’ve been talking about religion in this post, this is a conversation on the bus that I’ve been told about. I won’t make any comments because it’s got a serious faux pas in it. However, the observations made are quite peculiar – especially considering that The Da Vinci Code is still being sold.

Nowhere in the Bible does it say that Joseph went to Bethlehem on a donkey. And also, according to the law of the time, Mary could be stoned to death because she was pregnant. Imagine what difference that would make.

Thanks for reading and visiting! You can connect with me on Google+ @ https://plus.google.com/108262661313082363581/posts/. Julia x

Futuresonic Memories – 2

I noticed a lot of Futuresonic-minded people at Simple Bar in late July, where Lee Gosnay & Co presented the performance that earned them a place in the coveted EVNTS section of Futuresonic 2006. The performance’s title, Persona, reminds me of Ingmar Bergman’s film, first and foremost. In it, Lee brings together many individuals, like DJ Neo (scratching) and Tony Watts from Manchester School of Samba (live percussion), and Ju-X5 (live vj-ing). The music styles vary from jazz, through funk and soul, to electronic music.

Now, if you’ve been to this performance and would like to visit again, or if you haven’t been and would like to go, Persona will be at Simple Bar on New Year’s Eve. DeadWasps will be on the warm-up, after which Lee and his team will take the stage. Tickets cost £7, and you can either phone 07723 357 792, or email info@broad-minded. com, for booking. Many other parties will obviously be coming up on New Year’s Eve, but this one will surely put you in good mood for 2007.

You can check out more of Lee’s activities and projects at www.broad-minded.com (via the Moon).

Thanks for reading and visiting! You can connect with me on Google+ @ https://plus.google.com/108262661313082363581/posts/. Julia x
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