Culture
Almost one year ago and the memories will not fade But the threat of cancellation is still announced Let’s just hope for some spontaneous happening That Chepstow will live again even if we have to run Chased by the zealots and the baton-wielding fun police Black lives matter, they survived against all odds Thanks to […]
The Miao or Hmong people one of the 56 recognized ethnic groups in China They number about 10 million in China alone but are also present in Thailand, Burma and Vietnam were they had emigrated in the 18th Century Beautiful women with beautiful silver alloy headdresses in embroidered costumes They speak three different hmongic languages […]
The streets have ears and police cameras roam free Art is the outlaw, the vandal from beyond Hadrian’s wall We marvel at the anonymous and ephemeral works They carry the message of a culture, unlike the sterile ads A penny for our thoughts, a fistful of dollars for our soul Art by talented mural artist […]
Strolling down Chepstow like victorious amazons Two black dancers in their minimalist or abstract costumes Feathers and flags can fly they fear no one The moment of truth meets the remembrance The history and the culture that no one will ever erase Hugh Ardoin The Notting Hill 2018 Carnival Gallery