University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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Despite the less than appealing name it carries, the Hoggetowne Fair creates wholesome fun for all those who value the days of chivalry and damsels in dis- tress. The annual festival relives medieval times in a plethora of ways. One can watch daring sword rights performed by men dressed in clothes like those worn by the knights of the round table. Women wear gowns that replicate medieval royalty. They too participae in fencing despite their flowing veils. Additionally, a group of belly dancers per- formed for the crowd. The dancers ' teacher explains, I teach the girls because it is fun for them and I feel I am preserving the middle eastern culture. Belly dancing has been given a bad name in America but it is merely a form of expression for women in differ- ent countries. Girls of all dance levels come to me and we just have al lot of fun performing. The Hoggetowne Fair gives us a chance to display our talents to the communinty . There is a plethora of activities that take place for adults and kids to participate in. One is the human chess board where people serve as the chess pieces. Linda Carmlye states, The fair provides the commu- nity with activites old and young can appreciate . A little bit of everything can be found at the Hoggetowne Fair and those who attend await next years arrival. Laura Hill