{"id":3141,"date":"2016-04-29T15:23:47","date_gmt":"2016-04-29T15:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/isobaresoffit.com\/?p=3141"},"modified":"2016-04-29T15:23:47","modified_gmt":"2016-04-29T15:23:47","slug":"attending-cultural-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isobaresoffit.com\/2016\/04\/29\/attending-cultural-shows\/","title":{"rendered":"Attending Cultural Shows"},"content":{"rendered":"

When\u00a0travelling, we try to go to a show that depicts the history and culture of the people where we are visiting. They can be a little bit hokey at times, but they are also pretty informative.\u00a0 When we were in Puerto Vallarta a few years ago, we\u00a0had two different experiences, but they were both a lot of fun.\u00a0 First we took a tour on a pirate ship that combined some pirate swashbuckling with a show about their Incan ancestors.\u00a0 Then later in the trip, we took a cruise to a remote location south of Puerto Vallarta for dinner and a show.\u00a0 Most cultures are extremely proud of their heritage, so they put a lot of effort into shows such as these.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The Pirate Ship at the Port<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Sailing<\/a>
Sailing Out to Sea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Puerto<\/a>
Puerto Vallarta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Incan<\/a>
Incan Ritual<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On the pirate ship, they started by doing some interactive activities to get people to loosen up and relax.\u00a0 As is always the case whenever there is something interactive that we attend, Dona is selected to participate.\u00a0 First they threatened to toss her overboard before pulling her up to the “stage”.\u00a0 Then they had her sing La Cucaracha<\/em> with ice in her mouth and, if that wasn’t enough, they gave her a poncho and had her do a mock-striptease.\u00a0 There is nothing to do except to take it in all in with a smile, it is all in good fun.<\/p>\n

\"Dona<\/a>
Dona Being Tossed Overboard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Singing<\/a>
Singing La Cucaracha<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Sun<\/a>
Sun Setting on the Ship<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After the ice-breakers, we enjoyed some drinks and looked around at the splendid views from the ship.\u00a0 As the sun started going down, the pirate show began.\u00a0 It was a lot of tongue-and-cheek humor and leaping around waving swords.\u00a0 Probably more fun for the kids than it was for the adults, but it was interesting enough.\u00a0 It was certainly more about entertainment than culture or education.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The Pirate Show Begins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Sword<\/a>
Sword Fight<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Pirate\"<\/a>
Pirate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After the pirate show, the highlight of the night started with an Incan performance.\u00a0 There was a lot of fire, drums, and chanting.\u00a0 It was quite entertaining, culminating in a fireworks show.<\/p>\n

\"Native<\/a>
Native Dancers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Playing<\/a>
Playing with Fire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Incan<\/a>
Incan Performance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When we went to the dinner, it was quite a different experience.\u00a0 This show really centered on the history of the Incan ancestors and their mystical beliefs.\u00a0 We didn’t get too many pictures of that show, but it was quite fascinating.\u00a0 It was very elaborate with dancers all over the stage telling the story of their gods, complete with a pulley system swinging actors above the audience.\u00a0 After the show, we ate dinner on the beach and watched the sun set before heading back to Puerto Vallarta.<\/p>\n

\"Drums<\/a>
Drums on the Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"The<\/a>
The Stage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Aerial<\/a>
Aerial Acrobatics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Heading<\/a>
Heading to the Jungle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

These cultural shows provide an opportunity for visitors to get a glimpse at traditions, folkdance, folklore, and the culture in general.\u00a0 It isn’t a substitute for reading about a culture in advance of visiting or taking the time to go to the museums that might be in a city, but it can be an entertaining way to reinforce what you’ve already read and learned.\u00a0 Worse case, it might just be a fun evening with drinks and a show.<\/p>\n

\"Performers<\/a>
Performers on Stage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When\u00a0travelling, we try to go to a show that depicts the history and culture of the people where we are visiting. They can be a little bit hokey at times, but they are also pretty informative.\u00a0 When we were in Puerto Vallarta a few years ago, we\u00a0had two different experiences, but they were both a … <\/p>\n

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