All that Jazz

Creative Community in Action, Ballydehob, West Cork- photo essay.

Every year, in the next village over, a Jazz parade takes over the street. In a pure explosion of colour, absurdity, music, community and creativity, it is a perfect example of a what the sociologist Emile Durkheim would describe as a 'collective effervescence' moment. As the parade moved colourfully down the street, and the music built, the crowd collectively gained energy, and joy, until a huge outburst of dance and applause.

Run by local volunteers, it’s community arts as inspiration for social engagement, intergenerational connection and so much joy! That colour! That magic!

Thank you Ballydehob Jazz Festival, West Cork, Ireland.