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World Welcomes

Many ports—especially those in South America and Japan—arranged for entertainers to welcome us and/or see us off. There were dancers and drummers, stilt walkers and singers, rope jumpers and acrobats. Here is a collection of some memorable ones.

Port Royal, Jamaica
Arica, Chile
Belem, Brazil
Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
Acajutla, El Salvador
Chiapas, Mexico
Manzanillo, Mexico
Topolobampo, Mexico
Kobe, Japan
Kochi, Japan
Jeju, South Korea
Hososhima, Japan
Naha, Japan
Ishigaki Island, Japan
Taipei, Taiwan
Tainan, Taiwan
Manila, Philippines
6 responses to “World Welcomes”
  1. Donna Kruszewska Avatar
    Donna Kruszewska

    Beautiful ! Do I see a Colors of the World Version 2.0 in the making? There are so many other points of comparison too such as head coverings or the shape of the skirts. All lively and welcoming.

    1. Yes Colors of the World is in the making. But there is almost too much material!

  2. Shannon Clubb Avatar
    Shannon Clubb

    love the costumes and I am sure the music and dance were equally exciting.

    1. They are really fun to wake up to!

  3. Christine Barry Avatar
    Christine Barry

    What a wonderful gift of not just delightful entertainment, but human connection with the expressive artistry of people in these cultures. How I wish we had more of that.

    1. We’ve got room on the ship for you, Christine!