Brisbane Thai Festival.
I spent a large part of my Sunday enjoying the Brisbane Thai Festival held at the Roma Street Parklands and without a doubt, the highlight for me was the beautiful Thai dancers.
They moved with elegance and grace, dressed in traditional costumes and to the music of their country.
The sound system was incredible and I could almost feel the vibration from the music under my feet as I walked from one stall to another or as I paused to appreciate the performers on stage. These two comperes were doing a great job entertaining and informing the crowd as to what was happening with the day's activities.
I saw a mass of white and blue umbrellas with tables and chairs beneath them and white tents situated around the circumference of the grounds. People were milling about enjoying the atmosphere and the fine weather.
Many wise people brought their own picnic blankets to spread on the ground and they were able to shelter from the sun beneath large, leafy trees.
The Brisbane Thai Festival is a much anticipated cultural and culinary yearly event and judging by the crowd, today's turnout would appear to be very successful indeed.
The various stalls cooked a variety of delicious traditional Thai food, some being prepared by well known Brisbane chef's and cool, refreshing Chang beer was available to compliment any dish chosen.
Fresh fruit was served in its natural form or in tangy desserts.
Craft tables were busy with girls both young and old learning how to make jewellery or create a beautiful strand of beads to take home.
I did a complete tour around the entire area checking out the different menus on offer but kept getting drawn back to the main stage.
The female host was in her element, as she got the crowd invoved with answering questions about Thailand. She did a great job introducing the talented musicians, dancers and Thai boxers prior to their performances or demonstrations.
Here are a few performers getting ready to go on stage.
Then leaving after dancing so beautifully for enraptured on lookers.
One lady with cool, blonde dreadlocks made herself comfortable on the grass as she chilled to the music.
The entertainment had parents and children spellbound.
There weren't enough sun umbrellas to go around, so the next best thing was to drape a large, colourful shawl over your head (or heads as the case may be) to provide protection from the sun.
Others brought their own sun protection......Thai style!
I admired the lovely flowers this lady wore in her hair.
The kids were kept occupied with fun train rides.
And climbing trees.
As I prepared to leave the premises. I noticed a model dressed in a colourful and extravagant costume.
He loved the limelight and was more than happy for photos to be taken.
So I took one shot after another.
Ok. So I got a little carried away. Check out those white stilettos!!!!!
I just had to include this close up. Pretty amazing wouldn't you agree?
As I left this fabulous Festival, I took one last photo as another reminder of a day both Sublime and Beautiful..........and very memorable.
THANK YOU FOR VIEWING. HAVE A GREAT DAY.
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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