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Carnaval Explosion

By afshin | Published: September 16, 2010

Every year Carnaval vibes take over the imagination and hearts of millions in the Carribean and abroad. The celebration varies in flavor and intensity, probably the most lavish are the Brazilian and Trinidadi version.  These are big parades with lots of groups of dressed up performers doing choreographed music and dance.  Its a lot of [...]

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Kung-Fu Documentary Provides A Rare Glimpse Of Elders

By afshin | Published: May 13, 2010
Needle Through Brick Style

I hadn’t heard about this movie until Hulu all of a sudden decided to showcase it.  I thought it was new but it looks like it came out in 2008.  Anyhow, this kung-fu documentary provides accounts of what happened to martial artists who, for political reasons, had to flee China and struggle to survive, and [...]

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