{"id":2708,"date":"2011-05-30T15:37:52","date_gmt":"2011-05-30T22:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/?p=2708"},"modified":"2011-05-30T15:37:52","modified_gmt":"2011-05-30T22:37:52","slug":"carl-rakkasah-fest-2011-sunday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/05\/30\/carl-rakkasah-fest-2011-sunday\/","title":{"rendered":"<h3 align=\"center\">Rakkasah West Fest 2011<\/h3>"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 align=\"center\">Sunday, Main Stage only<br \/>\nPage 3: A-L<\/h2>\n<h3 align=\"center\">by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/aboutuspages\/carlsermon.htm\">Carl Sermon<\/a><br \/>\n<span class=\"footnotes\">posted May 30, 2011<\/span><\/h3>\n<p align=\"center\">Rakkasah West Festival is held every year at various venues in the East Bay of San Francisco, California over <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/04\/05\/carl-sermon-rakkasah-west-fest-2011-friday\/\">Friday Eve<\/a>, Saturday (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/04\/18\/carl-photos-rakkasah-west-2011-saturday\/\">Pg 1<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/05\/03\/carl-rakkasah-sat-pg2-2011\/\">Pg 2<\/a>)and Sunday. This year the event was held at the <span class=\"company\">Richmond Auditorium<\/span>. This group of photos is from Sunday, March 13, 2011. Bands in the background include:<span class=\"company\"> Light Rain<\/span> and <span class=\"artist\"><a href=\"..\/aboutuspages\/maryellen.htm\">Mary Ellen Donald<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<table width=\"80%\" border=\"0\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"20\" cellspacing=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#000000\">\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" class=\"whitetext\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<h4>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"artist\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art53\/graphics53\/Carl\/raksSun\/adira.jpg\" width=\"491\" height=\"500\" \/><\/h4>\n<p class=\"artist\">Adira of San Jose<\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art53\/graphics53\/Carl\/raksSun\/anisadanceorientale.jpg\" alt=\"Anisa\" width=\"385\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\">Anisa of Hayward, CA<\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art53\/graphics53\/Carl\/raksSun\/ashleylopezorchids.jpg\" alt=\"Ashly Lopez\" width=\"471\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\">Ashley Lopez and the Orchids of San Jose, Ca<\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art53\/graphics53\/Carl\/raksSun\/ashleylopezorchids2.jpg\" alt=\"r\" width=\"500\" height=\"283\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\">Ashley Lopez and the Orchids of San Jose, Ca<\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art53\/graphics53\/Carl\/raksSun\/damascus.jpg\" alt=\"Damascus\" width=\"500\" height=\"470\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\">Damascus of Santa Cruz<\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art53\/graphics53\/Carl\/raksSun\/dancersdesert.jpg\" alt=\"Dancers of the Desert\" width=\"500\" height=\"415\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\">Dancers of the Desert of Novato, CA<\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art53\/graphics53\/Carl\/raksSun\/danielle.jpg\" alt=\"Danielle\" width=\"362\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\">Danielle of Bekreley, CA<\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art53\/graphics53\/Carl\/raksSun\/desertdream.jpg\" alt=\"Desert Dream\" width=\"500\" height=\"252\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\">Desert Dream of Santa Cruz, CA<\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art53\/graphics53\/Carl\/raksSun\/diana.jpg\" alt=\"Diana\" width=\"334\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\">Diana of Berkeley, CA<\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art53\/graphics53\/Carl\/raksSun\/dondi.jpg\" alt=\"Dondi\" width=\"490\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/aboutuspages\/Dondi.htm\">Dondi Dahlin<\/a> of San Diego, CA<\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art53\/graphics53\/Carl\/raksSun\/elasaab.jpg\" alt=\"El Asab\" width=\"500\" height=\"168\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\">El Asaab of San Francisco, CA<\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art53\/graphics53\/Carl\/raksSun\/elasaab2.jpg\" alt=\"El Asab\" width=\"500\" height=\"230\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\">El Asaab of San Francisco, CA<\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art53\/graphics53\/Carl\/raksSun\/evangeline.jpg\" alt=\"Evangaline\" width=\"500\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\">Evangaline of Alameda, CA<\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art53\/graphics53\/Carl\/raksSun\/fathiem.jpg\" alt=\"Fahtiem\" width=\"396\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art40\/LuciaFahtiem.htm\">Fahtiem<\/a> of Rowland Heights, CA<\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art53\/graphics53\/Carl\/raksSun\/fatima.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"476\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\">Fatima Al Wahid of Sacramento, CA<\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art53\/graphics53\/Carl\/raksSun\/ghawazee.jpg\" alt=\"Ghawazee\" width=\"500\" height=\"187\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\">Ghawazee of Berkeley, CA<\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art53\/graphics53\/Carl\/raksSun\/ghawazeealexandria.jpg\" alt=\"Ghawazee Alexandria\" width=\"458\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/aboutuspages\/pepper.htm\">Alexandria<\/a> of Berkeley, CA<\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art53\/graphics53\/Carl\/raksSun\/jamillaalwahid.jpg\" alt=\"Jaila El Wahid\" width=\"318\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/articles16\/Qreviewsjamillavideo.htm\">Jamilla Al Wahid<\/a> of Los Angeles, CA<\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art53\/graphics53\/Carl\/raksSun\/joweh.jpg\" alt=\"Joweh\" width=\"500\" height=\"411\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\">Joweh of Santa Rosa, CA<\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art53\/graphics53\/Carl\/raksSun\/karavansaraydco.jpg\" alt=\"Karavansary\" width=\"500\" height=\"243\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\">Karavansary Dance Company of San Jose, CA<\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art53\/graphics53\/Carl\/raksSun\/lisanj.jpg\" alt=\"Lisas\" width=\"362\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\">Lisa of New Jersey, CA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/graphics\/acommentbox.jpg\" alt=\"use the comment box\" align=\"right\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"ready4more\">\n<p>Have a comment? Use or comment section at the bottom of this page or <a href=\"mailto:editor@gildedserpent.com\">Send us a letter!<\/a> <br \/>\nCheck the &quot;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/let2ed.htm\">Letters to the Editor<\/a>&quot; for other possible viewpoints!<\/p>\n<p>Ready for more?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--end ready4more --><\/p>\n<div class=\"articlelist\">\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">5-25-11<\/span> <span class=\"articlelink\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/05\/25\/shema-inverting-gaze-part3\/\">The Transformation of Beauty, Inverting the Gaza, Part 3<\/a><\/span><span class=\"articleauthor\"> by Shema<\/span><br \/>\nAs women and performers, why cannot we see beyond physical representation, when we, too, are trying our hardest to achieve such beauty in our own lives? Such hypocrisy ensures that we can never escape the limitations that society and, thus, we place these same limitations upon our own bodies.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">5-24-11 <\/span> <span class=\"articlelink\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/05\/24\/belly-dancer-year-2011-contestants\/\">Belly Dancer of the Year 2011 Contestants! Who Will Win This Coming Weekend?<\/a><\/span> <br \/>\nSneak preview of who you will see this weekend at this year&#8217;s contest <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">5-20-11 <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/05\/20\/samia-nasser-iraqi-dancer\/\"><span class=\"articlelink\">Iraqi Ra\u2019qisa\u2019s Life in America, North Beach Memories and More!<\/span><\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Samia Nasser<\/span><br \/>\n\u201cWhen I was watching you dance, I thought I was watching an Egyptian movie!\u201d<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">5-19-11<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/05\/19\/amina-walk-egyptian\/\" class=\"articlelink\"> Walk Like an Egyptian<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Amina Goodyear<\/span><br \/>\nBefore I learned to &quot;walk like an Egyptian&quot;, I wanted to drum like an African! Since my early teens, I  had been collecting African drum LPs (as well as conga and bongo drums) and was either dancing like a possessed child or trying to make rhythms happen on drum skins.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">5-17-11<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/05\/17\/nada-el-masriya-moulid\/\" class=\"articlelink\">A Moulid in an Egyptian Village<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Nada El Masriya and David Krysco<\/span><br \/>\nAfter the feast, the traditional Sai\u2019eet (story teller), who could be a man or a woman, started telling stories accompanied by a full traditional orchestra. The entire village enjoyed stories about life, love, religion, and wisdom. Throughout history, the Sai\u2019eet has been the educator, entertainer, and critic of life.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">5-16-11<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/05\/16\/tasha-banat-bahrain\/\" class=\"articlelink\">Back from Bahrain, Tiny Kingdom\u2019s Riots are Puzzling <\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Tasha Banat<\/span><br \/>\nApproximately at the same time as the invasions of the French, British, etc. upon the Ottoman Empire the art of Belly dancing was introduced in cabarets of Egypt and Lebanon, as well as Turkey (Istanbul). <span class=\"articledate\">5-12-11<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/05\/12\/najia-soundbyte-2-get-over-it\/\" class=\"articlelink\">Get Over It! Soundbyte Bellydance Part Two<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Najia Marlyz<\/span><br \/>\nImagine yourself dancing inside of a huge plastic jug full of gel or detergent.  Pull and push your movements through the viscosity with conviction! <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">5-11-11<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/05\/11\/simona-moroccan-dreams\/\" class=\"articlelink\">Moroccan Dreams: My New Festival in Marrakech<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Simona Guzman<\/span><br \/>\nThere is a mixture of faces in one region. There are so many different cultures that live in harmony \u2013in the same place\u2013 that it is difficult to remain indifferent. <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">5-10-11<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/05\/10\/ahava-ana-raasa-showcase\/\" class=\"articlelink\">Ana Ra&#8217;asa Showcase: Egyptian Bellydance Past &amp; Present<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Ahava, photos by Carl and MaShuqa<\/span><br \/>\nMy purpose for doing this show was to bring Bellydance to the stage. We have such amazing talent in the Bay Area, and I feel that those dancers deserved a stage to showcase such amazing talent.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">5-4-11<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/05\/04\/andye-jaki-black-orchid-danse-2010\/\" class=\"articlelink\">Raqs Royalty Lights Up Atlanta! Black Orchid Danse, 2010<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Andye, Photos by Jaki Hawthorn<\/span><br \/>\nShe turned this modern Maghreb raqs raissa into a belly dance fusion fanatic. <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">5-3-11 <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/05\/03\/carl-rakkasah-sat-pg2-2011\/\" class=\"articlelink\">Rakkasah West Festival 2011, Saturday, Page 2&quot; J-Z<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">photos by Carl Sermon<\/span><br \/>\nThis group of photos is from Saturday, March 12, 2011. Bands in the background include: Vince Delgado and Coralee, The Mediterranean Raqs Band, Pangia, and Al&#8217;Azifoon<\/li>\n<p><!--end content -->\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sunday, Main Stage only Page 3: A-L by Carl Sermon posted May 30, 2011 Rakkasah West Festival is held every year at various venues in the East Bay of San Francisco, California over Friday Eve, Saturday (Pg 1, Pg 2)and Sunday. This year the event was held at the Richmond Auditorium. 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