- There are nine of them, all different sizes
- They'll be in Paris until Nov. 9 and then go to Strasbourg, Bordeaux and Lyon
- Stones symbolize wisdom in Latvia
- Latvian people apparently often turn to stones for advice (?!)
- Officially, they are "talking", rather than "singing", stones
- In fact, they only sing on the hour every hour
- If you approach them in between singing sessions, they talk to you
- Unfortunately, they talk mostly about Latvia
- That about covers it.
Saturday, November 05, 2005
Singing Stones (Part 2)
SO, apparently the stones are from Latvia (who'd have thought it?) and are part of a cultural festival called "Amazing Latvia" (ditto!). If you speak French - or indeed Latvian - you can read more about this HUGE cultural event at www.etonnantelettonie.org. If not, well, here are the (edited) highlights:
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You should come pop over and see me since you're in the UK, make a mean cuppa :-)
Jx
Ah, J, it really was a whistlestop visit, straight to my parents' - didn't even stop off in London. And look I'm already back in Paris :( x (errm, and plus the fact that I've no idea who you are, of course, though you may say I'm nit-picking there lol :)
Live a little Rhino! You should have visted your new Secret Admireror.
Anyway, here you go again, with your, "Party, Food, ***SHOWBIZ***, and Travel!"
Hi
I am from Latvia and I find Your blog throught Google with keywords Amazing Latvia. Maybe You have some photos from official opening of Speaking Stones in Paris? Please contact me via e - mail ixinjsh@inbox.lv if yes. Thank You!
Regards
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