Happy Moldovan Independence Day!

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Moldovas flagPublished: August 29th 2010Europe » Moldova
August 29th 2010
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1: Spontaneous Circle Dance 35 secs
2: I can't get enough of this! 16 secs
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The main stage where Zdub si Zdob performedThe main stage where Zdub si Zdob performed
The main stage where Zdub si Zdob performed
Last Friday was Moldova's Independence Day! We went downtown for the festivities...Some of the highlights included fire works, a concert by a famous Moldovan rock band http://www.zdob-si-zdub.com/, various photo opportunity stands*, and best of all...spontaneous folk dancing!

*These "photo stands" need some explanation... imagine if you will the backdrop for a photo shoot similar to what you find at JC Penny or on school picture day. Now add life sized stuffed tigers, lots of garden gnomes/lawn decorations, and a Harley Davidson. You choose you're booth, and get your picture taken. I still don't quite understand it, but it's all a part of the festivites!
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Nick enjoyed the shirtless male folk dancing :)Nick enjoyed the shirtless male folk dancing :)
Nick enjoyed the shirtless male folk dancing :)
Blue, Yellow, and Red lights on the Capitol BuildingBlue, Yellow, and Red lights on the Capitol Building
Blue, Yellow, and Red lights on the Capitol Building
All the streets were lit up quite festivelyAll the streets were lit up quite festively
All the streets were lit up quite festively
Chisinau's Arc with the capitol building in the backgroundChisinau's Arc with the capitol building in the background
Chisinau's Arc with the capitol building in the background
Just one of your many "photo shoot" opportunities!Just one of your many "photo shoot" opportunities!
Just one of your many "photo shoot" opportunities!






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Adriana
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Date: 30th August 2010

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I was waiting for the moment that Nick jumps in and joins the man circle or that Kelsey runs and dances like Monsieur Brown in the middle of the circle!

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