Nostalgia #4: __________ 1972: the bacchanalian pre-Lenten ritual of excess that is the annual Carnival parade brought back the splendour and sordid depths of ancient Rome - in this time-capsule from almost four
decades ago, the enchained slaves and gladiators bring far more authenticity to the Carnival parade, than the garish modern floats. Picture: courtesy Tony Fernandes "Goa - Memories of my Homeland" (Poems & Short Stories) pub. Canada: http://tonferns.blogspot.com/ 1972: the original Goan Carnival can be seen here:(click photo to unfurl): http://2008goanconvention.com/nostalgia.php FR _________________________________________________________________