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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

46th Annual Festival Of India

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.
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Numerous people were walking on the sidewalk as they followed the parade down the street.
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Some were deep in thought.
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When he had his eyes open he was happy to see me. I don't think he noticed the sign under his right arm.

18 comments:

  1. A beautiful report on this Indian festival full of colors

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  2. Nice shots Andy. Gives a good impression of the atmosphere.

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  3. The world seems te be full of festivals everywhere. Nice to see a colourful Indian population.

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  4. ...locally, we have a large population from India, but no celebration. 😟

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  5. I heard that huge crowds turned out for the festival!

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  6. What a colorful celebration that must have been. If there were food vendors, I would have been very happy. I do love a nice curry.

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  7. Bien captado el ambiente de fiesta.
    Un saludo,

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  8. As always, your people pictures are wonderful and thoughtful.

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  9. Great images, Andy! I feel the mood of this wonderful festival.

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  10. Lots of people, lots of colour and plenty of fun. Super photos of the festival, Andy.

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  11. I like the diversity you have captured.

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  12. I love Indian festivals because they are colourful, noisy and well-attended. Lots of crowds and lots of good cheer!

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  13. Fun for you to photograph. There was one in Hartford within the past year, but yours looks much bigger.

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