I read lately an article in a newspaper that some cities in Europe are invaded by so called "hen-parties" or bachelor parties, mostly from abroad. In Amsterdam you see now also often dressed up groups of people walking around like a carnival parade.
Maybe I am a sourpuss but I don't see the fun of adults in silly costumes in the streets like this. It is more something for little children I think.
Humans do all kinds of things to amuse themselves and to be happy. I love that spirit.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenOh goodness I like it too! I think it spreads happiness and good cheer!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI would be embarrassed to walk around in silly costumes, but there are silly people around...
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI guess some people just like to make a statement, Marianne.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt's peculiar, but then some people go for being peculiar.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenStudents often do that here to celebrate end of studies . As long as they keep being quiet , why not ? they don't disturb me , but I would not do it myself.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenNee het is ook niets voor mij. Maar wel leuk om te fotograferen natuurlijk ;)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI've never seen or heard of this. You've got me curious. Now I'm going to have to look this up.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHow ridiculous. I've not seen that here. Yet!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI don't know, we've got all kinds of weird people walking around D.C. in costumes of various sorts and probably the weirdest of them all wear suits and ties. :-)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDearest Marianne,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLearned a new word from you today; sourpuss. Well, in this regard than I'm one too! What a waste of money and time... What is the statement of that? Immaturity I guess and even for children it is a very stupid thing for wasting money by dressing in costumes.
Guess we're too sober for that kind of behavior and it doesn't add anything in my opinion.
Hugs,
Mariette
PS the Carnival I don't miss either, we have been 'free' of it ever since we moved to the USA in 1983...
The PS I can imagine you don't miss it, ha,ha.. People can be so weird.
VerwijderenYoung people having fun Marianne, as long as they're not doing any harm :) Fun captures for today.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenYoung people having fun Marianne, as long as they're not doing any harm :) Fun captures for today.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI think silly people hide behind costumes, so they can act out....especially in groups.
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