Gigliola

Abanico

Like the Manila shawl, the origin of the fan is Asian. It is believed to have originated in China in the mid-7th century. However, it wasn’t until the 15th century that it arrived in Europe, through Portuguese merchants. There are also studies that suggest the Jesuits were the first to introduce this accessory in Europe.Continue reading “Abanico”

Mantón

The Manila shawl is a square silk canvas decorated in bright colours with flowers, birds or fantasies, and finished off with fringes around its entire perimeter. Of Chinese origin, it became very popular during the 18th century in Spain and Latin America as a complement to women’s wardrobes. He was immortalized by painters such asContinue reading “Mantón”

Flamenco notebooks

AND FINALLY, THE TIME HAS ARRIVED! Now available on Amazon, my flamenco notebooks, contain the main flamenco Palos, the organization of the performances, free notes, and more! Soy Flamenca Aren’t they pretty? I’ll let you take a look at the rest on my Amazon Central Author page Hope you enjoy it! Until the next postContinue reading “Flamenco notebooks”

Cupid got a heartbreak

Cupid, Always looking for others’ happiness, Until one day, Love found you. But who would have thought, this love would hurt you this much. Now you poor Cupid, hide in the dark nights in solitude, thinking about that love you can’t touch And yet it’s consuming you, thriving you to the soul. Full of promises,Continue reading “Cupid got a heartbreak”

It’s been wild

HELLO EVERYONE, I’m back, you know what they say: “We always get back to the place that makes us happy”. Well, I’m just gonna say I’ve been swamped these months, I’m really close to getting my degree soon, I started the internship on June 19th, and my bestie graduated on July 20th!!! I’m so proudContinue reading “It’s been wild”

International Dance Day

International Dance Day has been celebrated on April 29 since it was established in 1982 by the International Dance Committee of the International Theater Institute (ITI). This date commemorates the birth (in 1727) of Jean-Georges Noverre, a dancer and teacher considered the creator of modern ballet. Every year the ITI commissions a well-known personality fromContinue reading “International Dance Day”

❤️💚25th April💚🤍❤️

Today is an essential day in Italy and Portugal. Both countries celebrate the anniversary of the liberation. Liberation Day is celebrated in Italy every year on April 25, a significant anniversary in Italian history because it commemorates the liberation of Italy from Nazi fascism, with the end of the Nazi occupation and the fall ofContinue reading “❤️💚25th April💚🤍❤️”

Rome

And here we are again for the second part of this trip to the magical Rome! For today’s adventure, we planned: I decided to wear a fashionable medieval/roman dress with a corset I absolutely adore and my butterflies sandals. The weather was not on our side today, apparently, it was going to rain around lunchtime,Continue reading “Rome”

Rome

As a traveller living in Italy, I thought it’d be finally time to visit Italy, I didn’t have the time, even if you find it weird, travelling around Italy takes more time than going to another EU country. This time, after lots of thinking, we decide to go to the historical and magical ROME. FromContinue reading “Rome”

You are an artist

The ability to do any kind of art regularly is a privilege. Our society’s structure makes it challenging to be an artist full-time and survive. This is the reason why I want to remind you that: These words of encouragement are for all the girls and boys around the world, to remind you are alwaysContinue reading “You are an artist”