Aberdeen International Youth Festival - Colorful Parade Gets the City into the Mood

Aberdeen was as busy as bees and colourful on Saturday the 27th of July as the International Youth Festival entered its third day with various performing artists showcasing their unique performances.

The mood in the granite city of Aberdeen was eclectic and exciting and the weather was exceptionally friendly – temperatures rising up to 24 degrees celcius. 

A vibrant street parade and party took centre stage yesterday as all local, national and international groups joined together to bring a celebratory vibrancy to the city centre. 

Elbrus Circassian Dance Troupe

Elbrus Circassian Dance Troupe showing off their traditional clothes

Majestic performance by the Circassian Dance Troupe

Elbrus Circassian Dance Tropue from Jordan performed in their impressive costumes which are the traditional clothing of the Circassian people. The group has the aim to promote a message of peace, love and harmony to the world.

Beijing 57 High School Jinfan Marching Band

Also part of the parade was a popular band to the festival, the Beijing 57 High School Jinfan Marching band which has won among other accolades the Orchestral Music Golden Award. They out-did themselves  with their bold drumming, marching and eloquent costumes. The band which comprises of students aged from 14 to 20 years was an inspiration to many. 

Project Y

Scotland's dance group, Project Y, captivated audiences with their contemporary dance styles which include street dance, ballet and break dancing. The group with members aged between 16 and 21 is an initiative from Y-Dance (Scottish Youth Dance) the National Youth Dance Agency for Scotland. Y Dance’s aim is to encourage young people to get active and realise their potential through dance.

Beijing Jingshan School Music Theatre Group

Sweet and melodious voices from the Beijing Jingshan School music theatre group echoed the Bon Accord shopping centre, leaving the audience wowed by their bright and unique costumes.

Here are some of the acts that showcased at the festival.

                               

       

     

As the festival celebrates 42 years of existence this year, about 900 young performers from 16 different countries including Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Czech Republic, Azerbaijan, USA and Zimbabwe will be performing. Dance, theatre, world music, choirs, orchestras, opera and jazz are all packed in this creative and culturally diverse event which will run from the 25^th of July to the 2^nd of August.

Website: www.aiyf.org