Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words
Plautus, Roman playwright
From earliest times people have always found cause for celebrating, perhaps because we are naturally social beings. From big festivals bringing whole communities together to small family events, we like nothing more than to gather and mark special occasions. Like Ancient Romans we might raise a glass or two of wine (or other drink of choice), share a meal, enjoy music and song.
When I shared some celebrations from various parts of the world a few days ago, for Patti’s Lens Artists challenge, I hinted that I might have more up my sleeve! I mentioned the Palio della Balestra in Gubbio, Italy; a children’s dance festival in Riga, Latvia; the Old Town Days festival in Tallinn, Estonia; and partying with locals in Redding, California, on July 4th. I don’t have any photos of the last of these (it was a long while ago) but I’ve pulled together some from the others, plus some that have since occurred to me. Unfortunately I will again break Patti’s five photo limit but have restricted myself to one shot of each!
The announcement of the winners at the Palio della Balestra in Gubbio
[my feature photo was taken at the same event]
Dance performance at the Old Town Days festival, Tallinn
Children at a dance festival in Riga
Children’s folk dance festival, Krakow
Dancers and drummer taking part in RIFF (the Rajasthan International Folk Festival) at Jodhpur Fort
Bringing food for a wedding anniversary celebration at the Hiranya Varna Mahavihar temple, Patan, Nepal
Arctic Circle crossing ceremony, Hurtigruten ship, Norway
Carnival by the Thames, London
Christmas lights in Carnaby Street, London
Dodgems at the Blues Festival in Ealing, west London
Young graduates celebrating on the streets of Sofia
3 Comments
Anne Sandler
Nice candid shots!
Sue
Brilliant set of extra images, Sarah! The ones of the kids are most endearing
margaret21
Fabulous collection. The photos of children are especially charming.