SPIRASI in the City Fusion pageant for the 2007 St. Patrick's Day parade
The SPIRASI arts group was one of 3 drumming groups in the City Fusion pageant — a pageant that symbolised the emergence of a new mythical city (Dublin) in which people arriving go through a series of different experiences before arriving at a point of integration. SPIRASI drummers and Rainbow Group dancers together with the Chameleon dancers and Chameleon Queen represented the triumphal celebration of this new mythical and harmonious city.
Preparations for the Parade
At the launch of the City Fusion project at City Hall
SPIRASI participants at rehearsal a week before the parade
Our dancing companions - Chameleon dancers from the Rainbow Intercultural Group in Rialto
The Polish group representing city scenes — memories of old merged with new city scapes
Waiting for it all to begin — Bashkir, Dilman and Alain
Our compatriots — the Igbo Community who led the City Fusion story representing the traditions of newly arrived people entering the city
The SPIRASI team heads out with determination to the Parade ground
Eloho, the fabulous chameleon queen
The St. Patrick's Day Parade
The City Fusion pageant reaches OConnell Street
The City Fusion crocodile — representing all the obstacles facing newly arrived immigrants coming into the city
An overview of City Fusion pageant with all 16 community groups performing as one
Robbie, our amazing drum master
SPIRASI drummers and shakers
SPIRASI drummers and shakers
Victor and Sivuyille — concentrating on holding the beat
Sebastiao — chameleon dancer extraordinaire.
The chameleon theme represents the changes and adaptations that are made when newcomers finally settle in to their new city communities.
SPIRASI banner held proudly for all to see
Eloho, the fabulous chameleon queen
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