Cork dancer Andrea Williams on dipping into her African heritage
Andrea Williams will perform at Firkin Crane for Cork Midsummer Festival. Photo: Bríd O'Donovan
From her memories of childhood growing up in Cape Verde, Cork-based dancer Andrea Williams recalls her dad as an extremely gentle and patient man. But once a year, she was truly terrified of him.
As a little girl, she would join the throngs on the streets for the local three-day annual carnival that starts on Shrove Tuesday on the island of Sao Vicente. On the final day, a coffin was promenaded through the streets, signifying the end of three days of partying and the burial of the carnival spirit, to be revived the following year.
