After an impatient wait spanning almost a month, we finally went out in our quest for the show that in the views of most observers has been described as the most colorful and mesmerising. And it's in town only for a few short weeks.
The day was perfect to venture out - warm temps and a gentle breeze. But uncertainty remained about the precise location. This show could be going on anywhere around town - moving into places tentatively but moving out quite resolutely for the season.
This apparent shortcoming though is largely offset by the fact that there is not limit on the number of audience attending it - no tickets required either. Its absolutely free - you only pay with your time and interest in it.
So, off we went in the direction where chances of catching it were most promising and lucked out.
Our favorite show was on - in all its majestic splendor. The artistes - matured and seasoned over years of spontaneous performances - never rehearsed into mundane and predictable sequences. The entire ensemble glittered and shone with the brilliance of individual acts.
We enjoyed every moment of the ongoing tireless spectacle and then noticed the souvenirs - a veritable bounty of them practically littered the venue. In yet another gesture of their never ending generosity, the artists provided the souvenirs for free. We grabbed handfuls of them and also tried to capture some of the most vivid imagery in pictures, but with the humble realization that no image can ever do justice to the live show we witnessed.
Our eyes frequently met those of fellow admirers. Knowing glances and smiles were exchanged. Without a word spoken, one gets the feeling of a strong bond shared by our mutual love of the show in all its forms.
The show leaves town soon, but the artists - all locals will stay behind, even though there is a foreboding of gloomy and cold times to come. They know their creativity and imagery will suffer a chilling effect, but being diehard optimists, they stay on, for a revival to spring forth - which it will, in due time. But probably the biggest reason they dont leave, stems from the deep roots they have in this community, from which they draw their creative juices.
We hope that our Maples, Birches, Oaks et al put on such beautiful shows every Autumn.
p.s. Please pardon the puns when you go back and read the last paragraph :-)
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