I found the first of these videos on MySpace posted by Freddy Four Fingerz. I searched YouTube for a copy (YouTube embeds much better in my blog), and found it and a similar one.

Based on the original descriptions and comments, these videos are apparently a celebration of the Chinese(?) Buddhist(?) goddess Guanyin, who represents philanthropy in Buddhism. I don’t know what nationality the performers are, but the dancing is amazing and very beautiful. Enjoy!

#1. 24 hour TV 2007 – Senju Kannon submitted by mmedina.
“This is the show of the ‘Senju Kannon’: The 1000-hands goddess of Mercy.’ Very low volume.

#2. 《千手观音》在04雅典残奥会表演视频 by tysgjney.
After an initial orchestral piece, another group performs the 1,000 arms dance. I really can’t say much more about it, because I can’t read whatever language in which the description is written.

These dances are so beautiful. The number of hours of practice that must go into preparing for this dance is amazing. The costumes enhance the performances tremendously.

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K.W. "Will" Murray is what happens when an out-of-the-box teacher coexists with a tech guru and gets bitten by a radioactive artist while camping in the Great Outdoors. Assisted by 80s pop and an undying love of space exploration and electronics kits, Will spends his days translating complex tech-speak into simple human while living the Scout Law. When he's not mentoring others or sharing his knowledge, you'll find him exploring Disney parks with the enthusiasm of a first-timer but the strategic planning of a veteran campaigner. Although based in California's capital city, Will prefers to think of himself as a digital nomad who accidentally grew roots, spreading knowledge wherever he lands. He's been an IT consultant, coach, community leader, and occasional stagehand (though he claims that last one doesn't count since he was just helping out). Over the past two decades, he's helped everyone from religious institutions to government agencies navigate the ever-evolving tech landscape, while maintaining his reputation as the guy who can explain anything to anyone—sometimes with sound effects and hand gestures at no extra charge.

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