Pictures from Folkmoot USA 2008

This is the dance troupe from Japan.

The flag ceremony at the opening of the show. They are flags from all the countries represented. We were at the gala in Maggie Valley. This is done before each show.

This is the opening of the dance by those from Russia. A woman carries a tea set on her head, followed by male dancers pretending to train horses (not shown here).
The group from Trinidad did a limbo dance. Some girl actually went under this flaming limbo pole that was less than 14 inches off the floor.