Eternal Spring (1968)

Bangkok, Thailand. Several introductory shots of Bangkok’s Royal Palace and temples. “Spring in Thailand means sinuous and symbolic dancing at open-air 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 Boat.)“. Parade