WOMAD 2006

In July 2006 we made our first visit to WOMAD. The music and activities were great fun, and the food was as good as Glastonbury. However it was much smaller than other festivals I'd visited, with only one band on at once (although there were workshops too and stalls to explore). The sun came out and stayed out, and everyone was in a party mood - especially with such wonderful music!

The people and activities...
View fullsize Flags...	View fullsize ...and fairies
View fullsize Bubbles - and a lot of concentration!
View fullsize Billy Bragg speaks, and is interpreted in British sign language.	View fullsize Clive Stafford Smith speaks on the injustices at Guantanamo Bay. Things are so ridiculous that it's almost funny.
View fullsize Clive mugging for the camera.	View fullsize Francesca Martinez in the comedy tent.
View fullsize One of the many workshops (in French with English translation) in which African musicians explain their craft.	View fullsize My friend Pepsi and her dad.
View fullsize Amnesty International volunteers in the Sunday night Parade...	View fullsize ...and children explaining the value of food.
View fullsize At night the funfair comes to life.
View fullsize Who'll ride the "Big Lizzies"?	View fullsize Try your luck!
The music...
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This page last updated: 24 March 2008

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