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Mozambique - Maputo - Polana Beach - Sunday Visitors
Mozambique - Maputo - Polana Beach - Sunday Visitors (mosty well-to-do Colonial Portuguese by the looks of things!) Date: circa 1920
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1. Title: "A Day at the Beach: Sundays in Maputo's Polana Beach, Circa 1920" This evocative photograph captures a scene of leisure and relaxation on the shores of Maputo, Mozambique's capital city, during the early 20th century. The image, taken around 1920, portrays a bustling Polana Beach, filled mostly with well-to-do colonial Portuguese residents enjoying their Sunday afternoons. The sun-soaked scene is a stark contrast to the daily realities of life in the Portuguese colony at the time. The pristine white sand and clear blue waters serve as a backdrop to the vibrant, colorful attire of the visitors. Men don straw hats and linen suits, while women wear elegant dresses and sun hats, their parasols shielding them from the African sun. Children play in the shallow waters, their laughter echoing through the air. Couples stroll along the shoreline, while others engage in lively conversations, their eyes fixed on the horizon. The presence of a few African locals in the background hints at the complex dynamics of the colonial society, with the Portuguese ruling class enjoying the luxuries of their tropical paradise. The Portuguese colonial influence is palpable, with the European architecture of the buildings in the background and the Portuguese language heard in the conversations. The image offers a glimpse into the history of Mozambique during the height of colonialism, a time when the country's natural resources were exploited, and its people were subjected to foreign rule. Despite the historical context, the photograph also showcases the human desire for relaxation and enjoyment, a universal need that transcends time and place. It serves as a reminder of the rich cultural tapestry that exists within the African continent and the complex history that shapes its diverse communities.
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