| ACCORDING TO EASTERN CUSTOM A ship is launched in Scotland with full Indian ceremony. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5274 |
| Catalog #: | 248167 | |
| Clip Number: | 248167-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1441 | |
| Timecode: | 01:12:26 - 01:13:14 | |
| Location: | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Year Shot: | 1927 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Historic / Traditional CROWDS: Spectators FASHION: Ethnic / Cultural LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, Scotland, Glasgow TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Launching/Christening | |
| Description: | See also catalog # 513567 According To Eastern Custom New Indian Steamer "Jalaveer" - anointed, garlanded and then launched - with a coconut. Glasgow, Scotland C/U of an Indian couple, with the lady in traditional dress (sari) and the man in Western clothes (Homberg style hat). They pose for the camera. The man carries a garland. They are surrounded by others including young shipyard workers, and others. C/U of man performing the launch ceremony anointing the ship's hull, using a paintbrush, throwing salt and finally cracking a coconut against it. He is assisted by the lady. The ship slides down the slipway into he water. M/S of shipyard workers cheering and waving hats. (east meets west) | |
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