I'm going to miss it this year (as well as the Herdeljezi festival & Jamileh in Hagerstown - oh what a weekend!) as I'll be out of town but LOVED Raqia & Herdeljezi last year! They were both great events! This year should be just as incredible! There's something for everyone that weekend!!
Yucy has scheduled a wonderful line up & other info is here:
myNewsletterBuilder :: Raqia Hassan
"Dance for Life" Showcase in honor of Madame Raqia Hassan May 16, 2008 at Casablanca Restaurant!
Enjoy a night filled with dazzling Belly Dancing by the finest performers in DC area! Lotus Niraja, Saphira, Samira Shuruk, Atef, Amartia, Thalia, Mianaja, Jennah and the NDC
Where: Casablanca Restaurant
When: May 16, 2008
Time: Doors open at 9:30 PM
Admission: $20.00 ($20.80 if you want to use PayPal)
$25.00 at the door
Cover charge includes open buffet dinner!
Reservations are highly recommended! Please call (703) 549-6464
Kostana's info is here & it's an incredible day of authentic folk dance & live music:
World Music Folklife Center - Annual Roma/Gypsy Festival 2007
Jamileh (UT) is May 17-18 sponsored by Sitamun:
C2008 Workshop with Jamileh.
DC is so blessed with all it's talents, events and diversity! Enjoy!