Today I went to the Romanian Carousel located on Tecumseh Road near Met. Hospital. The day festivities were located in the basement of the church due to the extreme heat in the yard. In the basement; a small stage where the traditional dance groups performed to really loud music, a big pastry (prajiture) table sat against one side of the wall, a bar against another wall serving Lac beer (never heard of it before) and a food table serving the tastiest meats and cabbage rolls. Oh yeah; tables and chairs in the middle of it all where people could snack, drink and dance.
I went with my mom who is Romanian but isn't really involved with the church or community.. Nonetheless, everyone was very welcoming. The Slovakian Children's Dance Group performed while we were there and I couldn't stop laughing at their little hops and skips across the stage. Slavic dance groups usually dance around in a circle and perform intricate dance steps around the stage and each other. I was in a Serbian dance group for a few years when I was younger and know just how difficult it can be to catch on. Regardless, I still thought it was hilarious; babushkas strategically pinned to the girls heads and the boys riding around on little broom ponies waving handkerchiefs around their heads.
Two Mitite (seasoned pork rolls) and a gallop of mustard is what I ordered for my 'snack'. It was very delicious, regardless of the four dollar cost. Its the kind of meat that sits on your breathe for hours after, leaving you with the nostalgic longing of hearty homecooked meals.
Anyways, I'm hoping to go back tonight with some friends and enjoy the out of control Romanian festivities that I'm sure will ensue. This may involve some Gypsy singing and of course, dancing. Some imported and therefore overpriced but very worth it Beer. Perhaps meeting a few strangers while dancing in a wild circle who will become my best friends for the night as we try to speak Romanian to each other...?
Tootles!
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