{"id":1775,"date":"2010-08-12T12:57:45","date_gmt":"2010-08-12T19:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/?p=1775"},"modified":"2010-09-04T14:23:31","modified_gmt":"2010-09-04T21:23:31","slug":"carl-cario-caravan-2010-page-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2010\/08\/12\/carl-cario-caravan-2010-page-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Abdominal Freakish Delights: Aboard The Queen Mary!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PAGE 2 of Photo Report from MECDA\u2019s Cairo Caravan 2010, June 4-6, 2010<\/h2>\n

by Ma*Shuqa Mira Murjan<\/a> and Carl Sermon<\/a>
\nposted August 2010
\nPAGE 1 here<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

Carl Sermon<\/strong> photographed the World of Wonders on the Thebes Stage that featured 24 amazing and talented performances; among them were the: Bearded Lady, Hermaphrodite, Sword dancers, Bed of Nails dancer, Goldfish Girl, Mermaid, Siamese Twins, Fortune Tellers, Snake Charmers, Balancing Acts, Medusa, Butterfly Woman, (mesmerizing and lithe) Hoop dancers, and an incredible 2 hour Shimmy-thon fundraiser with Atlantis Chianis (as Mistress of Ceremonies) the producer of the Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition<\/strong><\/em>. <\/p>\n

The Shimmython was emceed by Atlantis<\/span> who cheered-on the dancers through her enthusiasm and encouraging an ongoing flow of donations. Yes! Imagine continuous shimmies for 2 hours without dropping arms below the shoulders \u2013 killer shimmies that resulted in a tie between two very experienced and athletic dancers with lots of stamina! <\/p>\n

Trish Gundy & Rachel George were the winners of the Shimmython. They tied for the longest shimmy dance. Rachel also won the portion of the contest for who raised the most funds for the charity. $946 was raised and all funds went to the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.<\/p>\n

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation works to address one of the nation\u2019s leading public health threats\u2014childhood obesity. <\/p>\n

The Thebes stage featured fun-filled abdominal freakish delights and phenomenal performances, and we were also treated to some spontaneous Bollywood entertainment by \u201cThe Gourmet Candied Apple Vendor\u201d. <\/p>\n

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Shimmython on
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photos by Carl at the Thebes Stage<\/h6>\n

\"Start\"
\nThe Contenders begin…<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"winner<\/p>\n

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Rachel George<\/strong> was sponsored by Belly Dancer of the Universe\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"winner<\/p>\n

Trish Gundy<\/strong>
\nsponsored by Inland Empire Chapter of MECDA<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

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World of Wonders<\/h3>\n

by Carl<\/h6>\n

\"Bearded
\nThe Bearded Lady is Marjhani<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Bed<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Sabrina\"<\/p>\n

Bed of Nails by Sabrina<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Black<\/p>\n

Black Widow by Satya<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Butterfly<\/p>\n

Butterfly Woman by Antoinette<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Fiji<\/p>\n

Fiji Mermaid by Karma<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Fortune<\/p>\n

Fortune Tellers by Azyetunamed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Frisky<\/p>\n

Frisky Feline Femmes by Tribes of Wadi Anaar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Goldfish<\/p>\n

Goldfish Girl by Oceana<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Gigi<\/p>\n

Human Balancing Act by Gigi Corkett <\/span>and friend<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Le<\/p>\n

Le lady Bird by Shelly Maidment<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Living<\/p>\n

Living Doll by Jennifer Marie<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Hermaphrodite\"<\/p>\n

Human Hermaphrodite by Stephen Eggers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Madame<\/p>\n

Madame Electra by Khani Zulu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Magician<\/div>\n

\nMagician and Assistant by Elizabeth and Jillian<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Medusa<\/div>\n

\nMedusa by Sherri Cher Chez La Femme<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Crystal<\/p>\n

Mistress of the Sword by Crystal Silmi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Mole<\/p>\n

The Surprise Performance by Mole People<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"one<\/p>\n

One Horned Horse Woman by Heather Shoopman<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Hoop<\/p>\n

Hoop Woman by Jamie Bechtold<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Tribal<\/p>\n

One Ring Circus by Trailer Tribal Trash<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"2<\/p>\n

Two Headed Leopard by Luna Devas<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Octopussy<\/p>\n

pirate singing for Octopussy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Octopussy\"<\/p>\n

Octopussy by Saahira<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Plate<\/p>\n

Plate Twirler by Epona<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Pretty<\/p>\n

Pretty in Purple by Michelle Morrison<\/span>?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Robbon<\/p>\n

Ribbon Dancers by Jewels of Meihana<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Siamese<\/p>\n

Siamese Twins by Lia and Trish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"SnakeCharmers<\/p>\n

Snake Charmers Mesmera<\/span> and Sacred Serpent<\/span><\/p>\n

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