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Belly Dance under the Milky Way

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More of the Palace of Wonder's wonders!

With so much variety in the Crystal Palace, there's something to pique everybody's interests. If you're planning on staying at the festival on the Sunday night and heading home sometime Monday, I suggest you try to find yourself in the Palace tent at 3:30. Coming on stage at that time are bellydancing troupe Samanyolu supported by DJs JVC Force Tyo. No strangers to the Crystal Palace, JVC Force have put on some of the most energetic and lively performances there in the past. Check HYPTYO's YouTube for some footage of JVCs past performances.

Samanyolu, seen here at Baba Zula's record launch, "Tanbul - Turkish Psychedelica Night", means "Milky Way" in Turkish. They are one of Tokyo's most innovative belly dance troupes and have been performing around Japan and Asia for around ten years now. Individual members have trained in Egypt and Turkey, and have been invited to perform at dance festivals as far away as the States. Mentor Mishaal is one of belly dance's most respected and requested artists. Don't miss their performance in the late night's most interesting Palace!

Report by Dom.