FUJIWARA DANCE INVENTIONS

Denise Fujiwara
Toronto, Ontario

Conference of the Birds

Inspired by the ancient Sufi poem by Farid Ud-din Atar. The birds come from far and wide to discuss a journey to seek enlightenment. They are told the journey will be long and unimaginably difficult. Frightened and in a flap, the birds first give excuses as to why each is unsuitable or unavailable to go. Eventually a brave number of them muster the courage to embark on this extraordinary journey; a dance on an unknowable path to discovery.

A free site-specific work for all ages!

Saturday, July 7, 2 & 4pm
Gastown, foot of Carrall & Water
Sunday, July 8, 12 & 2pm
Chinatown, 50 East Pender Street