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Olegis
26th of March 2005 (Sat), 13:36
This year I managed to get out and photograph the traditional Purim maskarade carnaval which occurs in Tel-Aviv every year. For those who aren't familiar - Purim is a Jewish holyday and a big celebration, during which everybody have to wear masks or to paint themselves (faces and bodies). In short - this is one of the most happiest, colorful and nice to photograph celebrations (especially for kids) !

The following images are part of this gallery (http://www.pbase.com/olegis/purim_2005&page=all) :


http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/41260722.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/41260723.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/41260727.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/41260753.jpg
pradeep1
28th of March 2005 (Mon), 22:20
The last one is very nice.
Mr. Twister
29th of March 2005 (Tue), 06:23
What, no Merdechai ? :D

As always, great shots, Oleg! Excellent job on the entire albom, too!

Cheers,
Felix
pradeep1
29th of March 2005 (Tue), 09:31
Is this what I think I am seeing ;) : http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/41260720

I didn't you know that you Israelis were wild like that...I've always had you pegged as being much much more conservative than that! :)

Very nice Oleg...I am glad that you are able to bring something like this to the rest of the world.
Mr. Twister
29th of March 2005 (Tue), 12:17
Is this what I think I am seeing... I've always had you pegged as being much much more conservative than that! :)

:) Haha, good one! Maybe long time ago, before the Soviets were let in the country... :cool:
Mr. Twister
29th of March 2005 (Tue), 12:28
... Purim is a Jewish holyday and a big celebration, during which everybody have to wear masks or to paint themselves (faces and bodies).

Great captures of the modern day Israel... it seems that the festival doesn't have much in common with the actual Purim story other than the name and the date of the celebration... ;)

Cheers!
Olegis
29th of March 2005 (Tue), 13:41
Is this what I think I am seeing ;) : http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/41260720

I didn't you know that you Israelis were wild like that...I've always had you pegged as being much much more conservative than that! :)

Very nice Oleg...I am glad that you are able to bring something like this to the rest of the world.

Yes, Pradeep - this is EXACTLY what you are seeing :D That one beats me - this carnaval was supposed to be a celebration mainly for children :rolleyes:

Conservative ? Us ? No way ! There are the religious people who are conservative indeed, but the public in general is very free and "wild" ;)
Olegis
29th of March 2005 (Tue), 13:42
:) Haha, good one! Maybe long time ago, before the Soviets were let in the country... :cool:

Ha-Ha-Ha ! :lol:


Great captures of the modern day Israel... it seems that the festival doesn't have much in common with the actual Purim story other than the name and the date of the celebration..

Thank you very much.
pradeep1
29th of March 2005 (Tue), 23:52
Maybe my wife and I need to make a trip to Israel. :)
Olegis
30th of March 2005 (Wed), 00:05
You're always invited and welcome !
pradeep1
30th of March 2005 (Wed), 07:47
Yes, Pradeep - this is EXACTLY what you are seeing :D That one beats me - this carnaval was supposed to be a celebration mainly for children :rolleyes:

Conservative ? Us ? No way ! There are the religious people who are conservative indeed, but the public in general is very free and "wild" ;)


Yeah, you are right: http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/30603778

Thanks for the invite. If we ever do get out to Israel, I'll let you know. :)