Holiday in Madauros

The following images come from the banquet al fresco given by our hosts for participants in the conference at the conclusion of our visit to the archaeological sites at Madauros. See also the separate page of images of the dancing that closed the festivities.
 
 

Temporary triumphal arch welcoming our party

Musicians greeting our party at Madauros

Dancers greeting our party, and ensuing parade

This team of horsemen greeted us with shotgun blasts in the air as we passed. Later, in pairs of two, they entertained the crowds with quarter-mile horse races while we were preoccupied with the ancient ruins.

Maitre d'hotel, so to speak, at the open air banquet at Madauros

Our hosts await us at the banque tents
Not every aspect of the costumes was authentically Algerian

Musicians serenade at the end of the banquet

Hosts and visitors pose for photographs


Professors Patout Burns and Robin Jensen with friends