It’s been a really hard 12 months throughout the world, and no more so than in my hometown, Tel Aviv. The White City (or Vice City, as it’s ironically known) is known for its party image, hedonistic bar scene and general 24/7 attitude. Corona certainly put a dampener on all that in 2020.
Israel isn’t out of the woods yet but, ahead of the rest of the world on the vaccine front, the locals came out in force for Purim, the one day of the year when grown men and women (as well as every child in Israel) feel free to dress in outlandish costumes, drink more than they normally might and party like it’s going out of style.
These photos were captured in Tel Aviv’s Carmel Market, where impromptu parties sprung up in all the side streets. I wasn’t looking for the most fabulous costumes, more a snapshot of peoples’ emotions…which after 12 months of sadness, often verging on despair, looked incredibly happy…
From dogs and Spidermen/women to glittery skirts and “Yellow Girl’, here are ten of my favourites,
Enjoy.
