Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Independence Day Festival in the Rain

Well, it is Independence Day in India and because it is raining and the trek proceeds to be held up, we have the luck to be invited to the local Independence festival.  A military parade began the day, the various factions of the military and the local school children organized a beautiful parade with bagpipes and drumming and dancing as well.  Everyone in the town turned out for the occasion.  And my friend and I got a front row seat.

The local Ladakhi leader, dressed in traditional Ladakhi robes, gave a speech...I am sure it was good, as I couldn't understand any words of the lengthy time he spent talking. The best part may have been when the leader in black robes and two high up military guys were toted around in a "pope mobile" type rig.  The colors and the songs and the dancing were cool.  You know parades, they are just fun!  And entertaining...and a little weird...

 

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