Photo-talk by NDPS member Des King
The People of Rajasthan
Tuesday 1st february
This evening the booked speaker had to call off and his presentation has been rearranged for March.
NDPS member Des King offered his services as a reserve speaker and gave us an excellent presentation on his trip to Rajasthan three years ago. He began with a map of India showing the geographical areas covered, starting from Delhi.
The first part was based on 'people' and accompanied by a brief commentary from Des and backed by Indian music which proved to be very evocative. India is a colourful country and Des certainly caught the mood with street sellers, the festival of Diwali and tiny hot air balloons. He went to a theatre to watch a special performance by actors who only moved their eyes!
The Opium Festival looked interesting and, for sure, Des bought a pipe!
The sacred cows of the country which, of course, cannot be shooed away or pushed off, were ever present in his photos, in the street, in the markets and even on the railway lines! Des had also been to a Hari Krishna temple and listened to the Hare Krishna mantra being chanted by the congregation.
After 'people', Des concentrated on buildings - temples and palaces, the Jaipur Observatory and the Taj Mahal from afar. What a breath taking, whirlwind, tour of a colourful and fascinating country.
Thanks Des for standing in and giving us a great evenings entertainment.
