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Tarik Sultan · 06-20-2008, 02:07 PM

Dear group:

I wish I had the time to answer all your replies individually. I'm glad that you do understand. I know that at times I must seem like I'm beating issues to death and my posts can be like reading books, but its because I really want to be understood and I want to help. I'd like to think that I'm spiritually evolved, but, I am still human and that evolution is a process. Sometimes I live up to my principles, other times.... weeell....

Some one brought up the question of men socializing in Egypt. The answer is yes they do, very much. On the professional level, even though its not Oriental, they do have the folk groups, so that does provide them the opportunity to bond. Socially, guys get together and dance, but it's not like they get together specifically to dance per say. They are friends and so when there are situations to socialize/celebrate, they will also dance with and for each other. You also mentioned the dynamic that most men's socializing has to do with competition and one up-manship. This is true on many levels, although I think the dynamic of the team gives some bonding. However, dance allows men to be okay with getting in touch with a more gentle energy in a way that sports do not. I wish I could show you guys the DVD I just watched. I guess you could buy it, it really is great, especially the extras sections. Its called Na Kamalei: The Men of Hula and can be purchased at NeoFlix.com

You can see previews of the movie at: Independent Lens - an Independent Film Festival in your Living Room | PBS
Just type in the title

This is a clip of their modern Hula at the competition

06-20-2008, 02:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tarik Sultan V.I.P. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jersey City, New Jersey Posts: 1,456	Dear group: I wish I had the time to answer all your replies individually. I'm glad that you do understand. I know that at times I must seem like I'm beating issues to death and my posts can be like reading books, but its because I really want to be understood and I want to help. I'd like to think that I'm spiritually evolved, but, I am still human and that evolution is a process. Sometimes I live up to my principles, other times.... weeell.... Some one brought up the question of men socializing in Egypt. The answer is yes they do, very much. On the professional level, even though its not Oriental, they do have the folk groups, so that does provide them the opportunity to bond. Socially, guys get together and dance, but it's not like they get together specifically to dance per say. They are friends and so when there are situations to socialize/celebrate, they will also dance with and for each other. You also mentioned the dynamic that most men's socializing has to do with competition and one up-manship. This is true on many levels, although I think the dynamic of the team gives some bonding. However, dance allows men to be okay with getting in touch with a more gentle energy in a way that sports do not. I wish I could show you guys the DVD I just watched. I guess you could buy it, it really is great, especially the extras sections. Its called Na Kamalei: The Men of Hula and can be purchased at NeoFlix.com You can see previews of the movie at: Independent Lens - an Independent Film Festival in your Living Room \| PBS Just type in the title This is a clip of their modern Hula at the competition Last edited by Tarik Sultan; 06-20-2008 at 02:40 PM.