Notting Hill Carnival | 2011
It is Europe's largest festival, second only to Brazil's world famous Rio Carnival.
Stunned and excited by the beats coming out of this area of Notting Hill that I remember only from the movies (Hugh Grant wooing Julia Roberts)... for a few minutes I even felt that I was a part of the parade, joining in waving my hands about in the air and kicking up my feet - yes, for several solid seconds in a row, I had rhythm :)
Going back to 1959 it was originally organized by "the mother of Notting Hill Carnival", Claudia Jones. Now it has transformed into a full Caribbean street party located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea of London - amazing sounds, wollop your ears & thump your chest with good vibes, oh, and there's the "lick your fingers & check the mirror for corn on your face, good food"...
Thankfully, I also managed to capture some quirky moods, characters and costumes to share, so enjoy the colorful ride!