Friday, February 21, 2014

Alabama -- Mardi Gras, again

From late January to early March, the annual Mardi Gras began, this is a celebration of a century of history in Alabama. New Orleans also has such celebrations. It is a very large, very lively carnival festival in the United States. It originated in Mobile in 1703, and later spread to New Orleans and Sydney, Australia.


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Before the beginning of Mardi Gras, some people sell their commodities, candy, toys, masks and T-shirt.
 










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This friend, he has participated in the sixth of Mardi Gras. He shot a lot of photos on Mardi Gras, the preparation of a book.











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Pony walking in front of the beginning of Mardi Gras. Also represents the beginning of good wishes.









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Each parade of floats, which represents a group. When the float passed, people shouting. People in the car into the crowd throwing candy, cookies, toys, plastics, glass, bead necklace. . .
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Reportedly, bead necklace represents luck.