India
India
"Thousands of Hindus celebrate the annual festival of Dushehra (dassera), the legendary religious triumph of good over evil. A parade and nighttime fireworks display ends with the burning of evil effigies." TLS men marching in parade, some carying tubas. TLS/MSs religious floats. TLS/MSs massive effigies of "demon king" Ravana, his son & brother in open field. Panning MS Indian President ZAKIR HUSAIN waving from passing open convertible. TLS/MSs nighttime fireworks display during reenactment of historical battle between Ravana and Prince Rama; includes great shot of a slow-moving rocket being launched at effigy of Ravana, which ignites and burns until massive effigy falls to the ground in a spectacular display. Very interesting.