I blogged about my bus ride to the Lumiere Festival, but forgot to blog about the festival itself. So here it is, a few days late and a few words short – some of the things I saw at the Festival.
A belly dancer:
Another belly dancer:
A princess:
The refrigerator box fort:
Dancing girls with freaky nails:
Stroller boy playing video game:
A puppet:
Another puppet:
A water-boiling opportunity:
A portrait of a self-portrait in the making:
I love the magical quality of the Lumiere Festival, but this is the second year I’ve gone to it alone and felt like an outsider. I could easily spend weeks alone at home and not get bored or lonely, but some events – including this one – give me that “lonely in a crowd” feeling.
Maybe it’s because there are a lot of families there and families-on-outings tend to meet all their own social needs internally so they don’t talk to strangers.
Next year, dammit, I’m going to borrow or rent some children for the Lumiere Festival – small enchanting children with wings and princess dresses. And they’re not going to play video games while I push them around in a stroller. They’re going to dance and catch fireflies in jars and talk to strangers.
Hello – I loved your stories about the festival but was sad to know that you felt lonely at Lumiere! I produce the festival and have a brilliant way for you not to feel lonely – come on out and volunter – we are always in need of people passionate about the festival. The team ends up being diverse, enthusiastic and dedicated to creating a wonderful and magical event – email me at cccc@bellnet.ca
Cheers
Joanne