| India | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1765 |
| Catalog #: | 425389 | |
| Clip Number: | 425389-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 040-084-04 | |
| Timecode: | 00:22:53 - 00:23:43 | |
| Location: | Delhi, India | |
| Year Shot: | 1967 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Religious LOCATIONS/ASIA: India, Delhi RELIGION: Hindu | |
| Description: | "Thousands of Hindus celebrate the annual festival of Dushehra (dassera), the legendary religious triumph of good over evil. A parade and nighttime fireworks display ends with the burning of evil effigies." TLS men marching in parade, some carying tubas. TLS/MSs religious floats. TLS/MSs massive effigies of "demon king" Ravana, his son & brother in open field. Panning MS Indian President ZAKIR HUSAIN waving from passing open convertible. TLS/MSs nighttime fireworks display during reenactment of historical battle between Ravana and Prince Rama; includes great shot of a slow-moving rocket being launched at effigy of Ravana, which ignites and burns until massive effigy falls to the ground in a spectacular display. Very interesting. | |
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