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Brighouse, West Yorkshire - Mazdaznan - Harvest Festival
circa 1910s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Atmosphere Atmospheric Brighouse Festival Foodstuffs Harvest Laden Lighting Movement Otto Plenty Produce Tables Tradition Vegetables Vegetarian Zoroastrian
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Step back in time to the vibrant and atmospheric Harvest Festival in Brighouse, West Yorkshire during the 1910s. This postcard image, from Mary Evans Picture Library, transports us to an era of tradition and abundance. The festival, organized by the Mazdaznan Movement, a neo-Zoroastrian religious organization with roots in Mazdakism, Otoman Zar Adusht, Ha Nish, and Otto Hanisch, was an annual celebration of the harvest and the bountiful produce that the land provided. The photograph showcases a laden table, overflowing with an array of fresh vegetables and foodstuffs, ready to be shared and enjoyed by the community. The warm, inviting lighting illuminates the scene, casting a soft glow over the scene and adding to the festive atmosphere. The atmosphere is further enhanced by the traditional attire worn by the people in the background, adding to the sense of history and tradition. The Mazdaznan Movement, which emphasized a vegetarian lifestyle, would have been a significant part of this community, and the Harvest Festival would have been an opportunity for members to come together and celebrate their beliefs. The movement, which drew inspiration from ancient Persian and Middle Eastern religions, emphasized the importance of living in harmony with nature and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This atmospheric photograph is a beautiful reminder of the rich history and traditions of Brighouse and the surrounding area, and the importance of coming together to celebrate the bounty of the harvest.
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