South African Freedom Day Picnic in Washington, DC 2008

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This is a little video I put together from last weekend's South African Freedom Day Celebration. It was a succesful and festive event for the entire community. I had a great time. I hope you enjoy the video and pictures. Have a great weekend. Peace~

Comments

christina said…
It looked like so much fun :) Was there a lot of good food? Have a peaceful weekend.
Saturday, May 03, 2008 3:55:00 PM
All-Mi-T [Thought Crime] Rawdawgbuffalo said…
reminds me of the summer i lived in sa (1999 to 2004)
Sunday, May 04, 2008 1:14:00 AM
Rethabile said…
Home. Thanks bro. The boerewors looks good.
Sunday, May 04, 2008 2:44:00 AM
Anonymous said…
That does look like a lot of fun! I luv the dancing~ freedom of the spirits.
Sunday, May 04, 2008 9:41:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Christina-
Yes, so much good food.

T Stephens-
I'd like to hear about that someday.

Rethabile-
Wish you were there.

Bey~
There was so much more.

Kai-
Hello! Yes, so cool.
Sunday, May 04, 2008 4:20:00 PM
Babz Rawls Ivy said…
Wow! This was really cool and very cultural.

Just wanted to invite you to come and check out all the amazing poetry for my birthday! There is bound to be something you like.

Ok see ya later--as I ride my pink bicycle back across town...smile!
Monday, May 05, 2008 9:08:00 PM
neena maiya (guyana gyal) said…
One day, I will be able to see / hear You Tube without a glitch!

Yes, I still have slow dial-up while the whole world and many of my fellow countrymen have high tech.
Monday, May 05, 2008 11:02:00 PM
Fabrizio said…
MAN! That's so cool!!!

I saw similar stuff in my friends'movies.

They shot while working in Tanzania...

:D

Fab
Wednesday, May 07, 2008 6:59:00 AM
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