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| Catch the rhythms of the sea at the full moon drum circle . |
Celebrate the winter solstice on Virginia Key this weekend at the monthly drumming circle that takes places at the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park.
There are two opportunities to join the “Full Moon” drumming circles - either as spectator or participant, all are welcome:
Nighttime drumming: Sat., Dec. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Daytime drumming: Sun., Dec. 19 from 2 p.m. to sundown.
This year the winter solstice is Dec. 21, which will also be marked by a lunar eclipse . Astronomically speaking, the winter solstice takes places exactly when the Earth tilts farthest away from the sun. Many cultures associate it with rebirth - the beginning of a new year.
It is also tied to the earth and its ritual and rhythmic changes -- which makes drumming the right ritual for an island that is wild at heart, a refuge and natural garden on land and sea.
As one participant put: “This is the place were connections with the natural world happen.”
Enjoy!
If you go: Drums and other acoustic instruments are welcome. Show your drums at the park entrance to get the park entrance ($5) waived. Directions: the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park entrance is just before the Bear Cut bridge heading south toward Key Biscayne. Turn left at the traffic light. More info: Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, 305-960-4600.
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We need more of these activities on Virginia Key that really celebrate the island and doesn't alter or harm the natural landscape.
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