The Kalamatianós ( Modern Greek Συρτός Καλαματιανός Syrtós Kalamatianós , but usually only called Καλαματιανός Kalamatianós ) is one of the best-known dances of Greece . It is a popular Greek folk dance throughout Greece , Cyprus and internationally and is often performed at many social gatherings worldwide. As is the case with most Greek folk dances, it is danced in chain with a counterclockwise rotation, the dancers holding hands.
21-456: It is a joyous and festive dance; its musical beat is 8 , subdivided into of three parts of 3+2+2 beats, corresponding to 3 steps per bar. There are 12 steps in the dance corresponding to 4 bars of music. These steps include 10 steps counterclockwise ("forward") followed by 2 steps clockwise ("backwards"). Depending on the occasion and the dancers' proficiency, certain steps may be taken as jumps or squats. The lead dancer usually holds
42-401: A fogle ) is a form of a kerchief or bandanna, typically a hemmed square of thin fabric which can be carried in the pocket or handbag for personal hygiene purposes such as wiping one's hands or face, or blowing one's nose . A handkerchief is also sometimes used as a purely decorative accessory in the breast pocket of a suit ; it can then be called a pocket square . A handkerchief
63-580: A bag or basket is unavailable. They could also serve as a substitute for a bandage over a small injury. In the United Kingdom , the habit of wearing a handkerchief with tied corners on one's head at the beach has become a seaside postcard stereotype. From the late 18th century white handkerchiefs were waved, generally by women (men usually waved their hats), to demonstrate approval at public events such as processions or political rallies. Using handkerchiefs to accentuate hand movements while dancing
84-427: A dance in an open circle. The ancient Spartans had a dance called ὅρμος hórmos , which was a syrto-style dance described in detail by Xenophon where a woman led a male into dance using a handkerchief. Lucian states that the hórmos dance was performed in an open circle and was done by young men and women. The men would dance vigorously while the women danced with modest movements. In the 19th century, this dance
105-808: A distinctive Greek flavour. Stevens, who would later convert to Islam, has paternal Greek Cypriot roots. Near the end of the 2002 film, My Big Fat Greek Wedding , the cast dances the kalamatianos to the song " Ωραία που είναι η νύφη μας " (Orea Pou Ine I Nifi Mas/How Wonderful Is Our Bride) at Ian and Toula's wedding reception. Milo Mou Kokkino is a traditional kalamatiano song from Western Macedonia . Μήλο μου κόκκινο, ρόιδο βαμμένο (×2) Γιατί με μάρανες το πικραμένο 1 Παένω κ’ έρχομαι μα δεν σε βρίσκω (×2) Βρίσκω την πόρτα σου μανταλομένη 1 Τα παραθυρούδια σου φεγγοβολούνε (×2) Ρωτάω την πόρτα σου, που πάει η κυρά σου; 1 Κυρά μ’ δεν είναι ‘δώ, πάησε στην βρύση (×2) Πάησε να βρει νερό και να γεμίσει 1 My red apple, painted (like a) pomegranate, why have you wilted me,
126-406: A handkerchief used to cover the head by Sikh boys, sportspersons and other guests who visit a Gurdwara . In Sikhism , the rumal is held in the same regard as the turban . Chamba Rumal is an embroidered handicraft handkerchief of Chamba . The hero of 2023 comedy horror film Hanky Panky is a talking handkerchief named Woody. fogle Fogle
147-504: A makeshift bandage, tourniquet , or arm sling. In the times of ancient Greece and Rome, handkerchiefs were often used the way they are today. The word handkerchief derives from the word kerchief which came from two French words: couvrir , which means "to cover", and chef , which means "dead kids"; so a handkerchief is a similar cloth in the hand rather than on the head. (In the Middle Ages, kerchiefs were often used to cover
168-399: A matching (i.e., identical) pocket square and tie, as it tends to look contrived, draws attention away from the wearer's face, and displays sartorial uncertainty. Instead, the two items should coordinate without matching; for example, by matching a secondary color in the necktie's pattern to a secondary color in the pocket square's pattern. A rumāl is a small loose piece of cloth, similar to
189-564: A message), Ola Ta Poulakia (All Birds), Palamakia (Clapping) and more. An especially haunting example of the kalamatianos, Mekapses Yitonissa (Μέκαψες Γειτόνισσα), was recorded for the National Geographic Society 's groundbreaking Music of Greece album, released in 1968. The Kalamatiano is played at special occasions, such as Easter and weddings. The American jazz composer, Dave Brubeck , well known for his exploration of asymmetrical rhythms in his own music, used
210-552: A variant of the rhythm of the Kalamatianos for his Unsquare Dance , though the measures are divided into two groups of 4 followed by 3 beats rather than 3 followed by 4. Donald Swann used the rhythm of the Kalamatianos (acknowledged in the score) in the fourth movement of his Requiem for the Living . The 1960s popular singer, formerly known as Cat Stevens , wrote and performed a song, Ruby Love , in 8 time with
231-673: Is a feature of both West African and African-American traditional dance, in the latter case especially in wedding celebrations. Handkerchiefs are also traditional accoutrements in certain kinds of English folk dance, such as the Morris dance . Besides their intended use, they could be used for cleaning equipment, polishing shoes, cleaning hands and face, signaling for attention, as a sweat band, neckerchief , as protection from dust inhalation, to repair footwear, cut out pieces to patch clothes, cut up as emergency firearms cleaning patches, Molotov cocktail wick (fire-bomb), hot cooking utensil holder,
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#1732781026727252-633: Is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Ben Fogle (born 1973), English television presenter and writer Bruce Fogle (born 1944), veterinarian and author James Fogle (1936–2012), American author Jared Fogle (born 1977), child prostitution client and child pornography possessor, Subway spokesman Julius Fogle (born 1971), American boxer Larry Fogle (born 1953), American basketball player Lewis Fogle , American man wrongfully convicted of murder See also [ edit ] Fogel Fogle Peak Goldfogle [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with
273-799: Is also an important accessory in many folk-dances in many regions like the Balkans and the Middle East ; an example of a folk-dance featuring handkerchiefs is the Greek Kalamatianós . The material of a handkerchief can be symbolic of the socio-economic class of the user, not only because some materials are more expensive, but because some materials are more practical for those who use a handkerchief for more than style. Handkerchiefs can be made of cotton , cotton-synthetic blend, synthetic fabric, silk , or kids . Handkerchiefs are also used as an impromptu way to carry around small items when
294-925: The surname Fogle . If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name (s) to the link. v t e Family names derived from the word " bird " Germanic North Germanic: Fagel /Fågel, Fugl West Germanic: Bird , Byrd , Fogel , Fogle , Vogel , Vogels , Vogl , Vogle [REDACTED] Romance Iberian: Pájaro , Pássaro Italian: Uccello Slavic Pták , Ptak Ptitsyn Other Estonian: Lind , Finnish: Lintu , Hungarian: Madár Japanese: Tori Turkish: Kuş Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fogle&oldid=1178678142 " Category : Surnames Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description
315-415: The bitter one? I come and go, but cannot find you I try your door, and it's locked. Your windows are always lighted I ask your door, "Where has your lady gone?" "My lady is not here, she is at the wellspring She's gone to find water and to fill (her bucket)". Handkerchief A handkerchief ( / ˈ h æ ŋ k ər tʃ ɪ f / ; also called a hankie or, historically, a handkercher or
336-461: The cloth handkerchief, as surviving documents written by his courtiers describe his use of square pieces of cloth to wipe his nose. Certainly they were in existence by Shakespeare 's time, and a handkerchief is an important plot device in his play Othello . A handkerchief was sometimes used by Indian thugs: to take advantage of their victims, the thugs would join travellers and gain their confidence, which would allow them to surprise and strangle
357-462: The head.) Then in the 16th century, people in Europe began to carry kerchiefs in their pockets to wipe their foreheads or their noses. To distinguish this kind of kerchief from the one used to cover the head, the word "hand" was added to "kerchief". This was then preferred to wiping the nose on a sleeve. King Richard II of England , who reigned from 1377 to 1399, is widely believed to have invented
378-427: The late 2000s when it made a comeback thanks in part to popular television shows such as Mad Men . Pocket squares are usually made in fabrics such as silk, cotton, linen or wool. As a visible fashion item there are a wide variety of ways to fold a pocket square, ranging from the austere to the flamboyant: Although it is very common practice for weddings, proms, etc., many style authorities do not recommend wearing
399-584: The second dancer by a handkerchief , thus allowing them to perform more elaborate steps and acrobatics. The steps of the Kalamatianós are the same as those of the Syrtos , but the latter is slower and more stately, its beat being an even 4 . The roots of the Kalamatianos can be found in antiquity . Homer , in the Iliad , describes three performances made around the spear of Achilles that depict
420-530: The travellers with a handkerchief or noose. In addition to carrying for practical purposes, handkerchiefs have long been displayed in the chest pocket of men's jackets. Used in this way, they are referred to as a pocket handkerchief or pocket square . The trend of pocket squares as a fashion accessory really started during the 1920s, and continued until the 1960s. During that period, actors such as Cary Grant , Fred Astaire and Gary Cooper wore them regularly. The pocket square subsequently fell into disuse until
441-579: Was called Συρτός ὁ Πελοποννήσιος Syrtós ho Peloponnḗsios . It is believed to have acquired the name kalamatianos from the town of Kalamata in southern Greece; most Greek dances are commonly named after the villages or areas from which they are considered to have originated. Kalamatiano songs are many and popular – some of the more traditional kalamatiano songs are Samiotissa (The girl from Samos ), Mandili Kalamatiano (Kerchief from Kalamata ), Milo Mou Kokkino (My Red Apple), To Papaki (The Duckling), Mou Pariggile To Aidoni (The Nightingale sent me
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