Saturday, March 22, 2008

Hard times for Judas and TT

Every Easter in Trinidad and Tobago effigies of Judas (known as bobolees) are beaten and trashed as part of the local tradition.

But this year, photographer Max Ottley found that there was another message in the anger against Judas.

One Judas symbolizes one of the most pressing national issues in the country today - the high cost of living, driven by escalating food prices. And it is a also commentary on the solution some people find in alcohol.

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Jai & Sero

Jai & Sero

Our family at home in Toronto 2008

Our family at home in Toronto 2008
Amit, Heather, Fuzz, Aj, Jiv, Shiva, Rampa, Sero, Jai