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Alyssa Bistonath Photography
May 13, 2010

Mali Dance Party

You know when kids are running towards something with DELIGHT on their faces that it’s going to be good.

I’m processing my photos from Mali and I thought I’d take a time out to share these photos with you. They bring me so much joy. We were filming in a rural village when we suddenly heard drumming. We arrived at the sound and we saw some traditional Malian dancing. The energy there was amazing. Truly fun to see some of the women with babies strapped to their backs getting some height on those jumps! And of course my favourite dancer - the elderly lady who showed the young folk a thing or two! Turns out there was a wedding celebration happening in the village - I’m so glad that I was there to see it.

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7 Comments


  1. catherine — May 13, 2010 @ 2:44 pm

    they bring ME so much joy, too.

  2. Carmen Farrell — May 13, 2010 @ 5:49 pm

    God, these images are exceptional. Filled with joy and LIFE! It’s amazing how a culture that has so little by western standards, can live life so fully and joyfully. So glad you shared these!

  3. Marjonneke — May 14, 2010 @ 7:28 am

    Absolutely LOVE these. I’d come to see a room full of blowups of these! Hint hint.

  4. Andrew — May 17, 2010 @ 9:22 am

    Shots 4 and 5 are awesome.

  5. Sarah D — May 23, 2010 @ 12:02 am

    ama-ma-ma-mazing

  6. emily butala — June 2, 2010 @ 12:29 am

    incredibly amazing….and the mother with the baby at her back……wow!!!!

  7. marianne — December 7, 2010 @ 3:47 pm

    i’ve never seen such pictures!
    please come to sweden and display this! Its amazing!
    Beautiful!


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