Eternal Spring (1968)
Bangkok, Thailand. Several introductory shots of Bangkok s Royal Palace and temples. Spring in Thailand means sinuous and symbolic dancing at openair restaurants narrator s remark is accompanied with traditionally dressed young couple dancing in a restaurant garden. Food looks fantastic. Dancers faces are covered with makeup and their bodies with gold and silk both look remarkably feminine. High Tatra, Czechoslovakia. Traditionally dressed young Slovak men celebrate spring in traditional way they pour cold well water over their chosen girls heads not many escape. Girls give them Easter eggs as a sign of returned affection. Tradition (read religion) is preserved however strongly communism fights it. Bermuda. In our playground island of Bermuda spring is known as carnival time and celebrated with a flower parade great figures, at least as good as Dutch. People enjoy a great parade. I loved a hippie man with a lovely transparent Love Thy Neighbour (He May Own A Parade
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