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    Because Diwali is celebrated on the new moon the sky is eerily dark compared to the rest of the lit up city. Each family decorates their homes from top to bottom in string lights and candles, accompanied by fireworks and music. I have never been around so much noise and light at the same time. The air is heavy with the smell of smoke and fire, so much so that in the morning I could not see from my house to the temple across the street. The sounds of gleeful shouting and REALLY loud fireworks from over 1 million people were incredible. by: willow_post Views[826] [TWIRLING PRACTICE] Also at Catalina festival I witnessed this quiet moment between these two girls amidst the stimulus of the festival. They were in a car park practising twirling their skirts, for their participation in a parade. I later saw them and other females twirling in complicated ways, in rhythm to music. After observing them, I realised that twirling in a coordinated way was not an easy feat. The girls seemed to be taking their preparation very seriously and with much dedication. There also seemed to be extreme effort that had been paid to their appearance; they were wearing makeup and complex and ornate hair pieces (as we're other girls and women at the festival). This festival and participation in it seemed very important to local people in the town and a lot of energy had gone into it. by: mimosa Views[864] [BREAKING THE STEREOTYPE OF LATINO MALES] At the Santa Catalina festival I witnessed this moment of dedication and tenderness from a local campesino farmer towards his baby. He had such focus of care as other men around him were loudly partaking in other activities. I was particularly struck by the timing of this moment and my reflection of it, as right behind them was a sign 'Protecto' (protection in English). This, I think, may have been a sign for a brand of fertiliser, but nevertheless I found it reflected the essence of the moment and my thoughts around it. During my travels in Panama as a female, I was at times taken aback by macho and chauvinistic attitudes of some men. However, like many countries around the world, it is changing and I was pleased to be get insights into greater open mindedness around gender and associated roles. by: mimosa Views[856] [CALM AMIDST CHAOS] While visiting a small town, Pedasi for the Santa Catalina festival, the town came alive with rich colours, sounds and excitement for one its biggest events. Like many other festivals in Panama, much of this excitement is fuelled by a lot of drinking of home made alcohol. Towards the end of the day there was much stumbling and confusion by many. When I asked to take a photo of this man he kindly let me do so and impressively took a very composed, calm stature despite the cacophony of excitement around him. However, he did not look at the camera. Instead his also very calm cow looked straight into the lense - somewhat knowingly. by: mimosa Views[799] The moon is over looking the scene of the Knockengorroch Festival. by: misssophiesprocedures Views[1299]
     
    A green light shines from back stage. by: misssophiesprocedures Views[875] A single women crosses the deserted field after the show under a lingering cloud. by: misssophiesprocedures Views[1010] A man attends the festival despite his broken leg (left bottom side). by: misssophiesprocedures Views[935] An oasis of art on an island of Denmark. Sejero Festival was still rocking at 3 AM on Sunday Aug. 4, 2012. by: jannelouise Views[721] Ambient disco in the pigpen. Each room in the run-down farm built around a square had its own theme and feel. by: jannelouise Views[761]
     
    A toast for the sun. Guests in a 'confessional chair' made of old doors. One of numerous art installations around the fields surrounding the farm and festival venue. by: jannelouise Views[575] The party has begun. The opening concert of the two-day Sejero Festival by Danish avant pop band Choir of Young Believers at noon August 3, 2012. by: jannelouise Views[1121] Young Believers. About 800 people attended the alternative Sejero Festival organized in a run-down farm on the small island of Sejero in Denmark on Aug. 3-4, 2012 by: jannelouise Views[676] Cooking up traditional hot cakes by: allasadventures Views[560] Just like back in the day... by: allasadventures Views[512]
     
    Cooking up old time favorites by: allasadventures Views[497] Just like in the old days... by: allasadventures Views[1061] Baekje Fortress through a temple window by: allasadventures Views[468] A festival staffer enjoying a performance...and my camera pointing at him. by: grainfedphoto Views[688] Clearly capitalizing on a pit stop for ice cream - I wonder what was making him smile like that? by: grainfedphoto Views[820]
     
    Seemingly overwhelmed or lost in the crowd, this guy managed a rare moment of solitude to gather himself. by: grainfedphoto Views[2477] The epitome of a music festival-goer. by: grainfedphoto Views[1168] I'm not sure this little guy was enjoying the tunes as much as his dad... by: grainfedphoto Views[480] The Camel Cup. Photo by [Pete & Katrien], Flickr.com by: worldfestivals Views[5536] Monk float at Surat Thani Festival - Temples from all over Thailand enter floats and parade through Surat Thani center for several hours. The boats are then on display for one week. Late October. There are also boat races on the river. by: flipflops Views[534]
     
    Thai festival in October - Surat Thani by: flipflops Views[364] Monk from Surat Thani, thailand by: flipflops Views[343]    

     

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