Midsummer Festival

A nice occasion for celebration ! :)

Summer Solstice, also called Midsummer refers to the period of time between June 21 and June 24 and it is almost in the middle of the growing season throughout most of Europe. The word solstice derives from Latin sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still) and it's the longest day in the year. Probably each country has its own festival for the occasion and celebrates its own tradition. In Poland it's all about wreaths and bonfires.

One of the most famous among midsummer festivals is the one in Cork in Ireland.

It started yesterday, 21st June, with a major opening night show at Cork Opera House and it is planned to mark Bonfire Night on 23rd June. For the first time the 2012 event is hosting a major programme of gallery-based and site specific visual art. So, if you happen to be in Ireland in the following days - don't miss it ! ! ! and definitely go here to check the festival's programme.

So, if anyone feels like celebrating - sing along ;) 

And below the promised answers to the 'Waking Life' - listening part 1.

1. striving

2. frustration

3. connection with one another.

4. simple survival

5. system of symbols

6. intangible things

7. lack of love

8. inert

9. unspeakable

10. spiritual communion

source: google images