Friday, September 2, 2016

Carnival In Gothenburg - 2016

May 2016, the annual carnival. Finally nice weather again, after some years of so-so conditions. For more than forty years the carnival has happened in the streets of immigrant-rich Hammarkullen, a Gothenburg suburb. Hammarkullen and the surrounding suburbs of Hjällbo, Eriksbo and Angered form a peculiar mix of pure nature, idyllic houses, town houses and lots of drab concrete blocks.
Much has happened in the world lately. Tragedy is all around and ever closer to home. Bombs go off, people are gunned down, run over by trucks. It can happen anywhere. More likely where many gather. It could happen here too.
Yet, getting into the carnival, the fear dissipates. The spirit of the festival is as strong as ever. Lots of vibrant performers, lots of smiling, happy people everywhere. This is our territory, we, who feel at home being a part of this blend of humans from far and wide.


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