The festival begins with a parade down Yonge Street in which three giant floats are hand pulled. Participants were singing, drumming, and dancing creating a carnival like atmosphere. ___ |
Numerous people were walking on the sidewalk as they followed the parade down the street. ___ |
Some were deep in thought. ___ |
When he had his eyes open he was happy to see me. I don't think he noticed the sign under his right arm. |
A beautiful report on this Indian festival full of colors
ReplyDeleteNice shots Andy. Gives a good impression of the atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteThe world seems te be full of festivals everywhere. Nice to see a colourful Indian population.
ReplyDeletel’enrichissement par le cosmopolitisme
ReplyDelete...locally, we have a large population from India, but no celebration. 😟
ReplyDeleteI heard that huge crowds turned out for the festival!
ReplyDeleteThat look like a fun festival!
ReplyDeleteWhat a colorful celebration that must have been. If there were food vendors, I would have been very happy. I do love a nice curry.
ReplyDeleteBien captado el ambiente de fiesta.
ReplyDeleteUn saludo,
Quite a crowd!
ReplyDeleteAs always, your people pictures are wonderful and thoughtful.
ReplyDeleteColourful and festive!
ReplyDeleteGreat images, Andy! I feel the mood of this wonderful festival.
ReplyDeleteLots of people, lots of colour and plenty of fun. Super photos of the festival, Andy.
ReplyDeleteI like the diversity you have captured.
ReplyDeleteI love Indian festivals because they are colourful, noisy and well-attended. Lots of crowds and lots of good cheer!
ReplyDeleteoh lots of people there celebrating
ReplyDeleteFun for you to photograph. There was one in Hartford within the past year, but yours looks much bigger.
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