The beat of steel
By Tor-Arne Riksheim
15 May 2008
Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event which takes place in Notting Hill, London, England each August, over two days (Sunday and the following bank holiday).
It has continuously taken place on the streets of Notting Hill since 1965. It is led by members of the Caribbean population, many of whom have lived in the area since the 1950s.
The carnival has attracted up to 2 million people in the past, putting it the second largest street festival in the world, after Rio.
On Saturday, the Panorama National Champions of Steel competition, a battle of the steelbands, takes place. This was held on Kensal Road, but in 2007 the event was moved to Hyde Park. This is a competition between steelpan bands, which are mainly from London, although recently it has included bands from other areas of the UK.
The steel drum competition was an opportunity to make some street photograpy, since Hyde Park was filled with a crowd of people with a passion for steel music. Great atmosphere, music, and happy people.
Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notting_Hill_Carnival
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