Eid Festival Cape Town 2011

September 10, 2011
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Eid Festival Cape Town 2011

The Eid Festival 2011 in Cape Town, South Africa, opened with beautiful Prayer Music.

Watching the slow and graceful movements of the veiled lady in white at the keyboard, time stood still and I felt carried away into a different era… where the notes echoed from the paintings of some ancient Masters…

Artist's Impression at the Eid Festival 2011 in Cape Town, South Africa

I could have listened forever. . .

 

Eid Festival Cape Town 2011

The Eid Festival Cape Town 2011 is a Festival of Generosity aimed at uniting the predominantly Muslim Community with an appel to observe one’s integrity, to support each other, to honor the differences between cultures and work relentlessly on becoming a well integrated, valuable asset of South Africa today.

Eid Festival 2011 in Cape Town, South Africa - photographed by Bianca Gubalke

As there were no pamphlets or any kind of information, I have no clue who this musician is and would have loved to publish her name. Although there were many professional photographers and videomen around who certainly covered all the documentary aspects of the evening, I would be happy to pass my pictures on – just leave a note in the Comment form or under “Contact” on this blog.

Keep an eye on my posts; time-permitting I will be back with more. . .

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