Scenes from a village 37 - Migrations and homecomings, part one (HD)

[MargaretAMG]

I enjoyed part one. Felt like I was watching my own ancestor's story. My grandparents immigrated to the USA during the same time in the early 1900s. For the past 5 years I have researched this part of their lives that was hidden & not discussed. My journey of exploration has taken me to their villages in Croatia & in search of documents tracing their steps in time. In learning about them I unexpectedly discovered many things about myself rooted in their lives in Croatia. Waiting for part 2

[andrewnorris2]

@MargaretAMG Thanks Margaret for sharing your story. I can understand just what a journey of self discovery can have on the individual, it can really be a profound experience. Part two touches on just this theme and the person around whom part two is based made such wonderful discoveries after many years of searching. I am particularly pleased with this film which I shall publish in 3-4 weeks. All the best

[GAIASDREAMER]

I really enjoyed watching your video Thank you Andrew. The dancing, costume and music was really good to see and as always, your videos are very informative, full of colour and interesting.

[andrewnorris2]

@GAIASDREAMER Yes, the music is particularly good. I have heard it a hundred times and it still stirs something in me. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.

[HerAeolianHarp]

Really moving and compelling to start with folklore, music and all the ties those that left had to presumably sacrifice or distance themselves from -- if only physically, for the memories were held deep within.

[andrewnorris2]

@HerAeolianHarp Yes, I was really lucky to capture this folklore group. Somehow music certainly manages to capture the spirit of one's homeland.

[xyzllii]

Lovely capture...

[andrewnorris2]

@xyzllii Thanks, glad you liked it.

[Amiduffer]

So many stories, and so little time to tell them.

[tinySpectacle]

A fascinating story, Andrew. So glad I now know it.

[andrewnorris2]

@tinySpectacle part 2 is even more extraordinary. I hope you'll be glad to know that one, too, when I post in next month. Thanks Lo.

[DavidRandallCurtis]

Very cool! :P

[andrewnorris2]

@DavidRandallCurtis Thanks, David, and good to see you round the village again.

[12eaj]

Beautiful. Well done, Andrew!

[andrewnorris2]

@12eaj Kind of you to say.

[DarkmoonRising69]

Fascinating

[andrewnorris2]

@DarkmoonRising69 So glad you thought so, thanks

[andrewnorris2]

Thanks very much. I am constantly surprised just how much one's ancestral voices draw people back to find some semblance of their roots, to make some contact with the past. The story in part 2 is even more extraordinary. I appreciate your viewing.

[Caspar33]

Brilliantly researched and assembled. Well done. Very moving listening to those songs as we are nudged into noting how far they have travelled in distance and time to return there.