Soccer Fan - Traditional Dress
Brazilian Soccer fan in traditional South African flavor fan dress, sporting a rather uniquely ornate makaraba.
Makaraba, is township slang for safety hat. Originally worn by supporters to soccer matches as protection against flying bottles.
FIFA Confederations Cup, Semi-Final. Ellis Park Stadium, Gauteng, South Africa, 25 June 2009.
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serendip
Great to learn the history behind the Makaraba – we should be seeing a lot in 2010!
RatManDude replied
I do think so …
While I gotta say that I do somewhat agree with the latest call from FIFA to have the vuvuzela banned for the 2010. The day [or night more accurately] that I went to see the game … I couldn’t hear myself think, let alone do.
But it will also be a big pity if indeed FIFA get their way as after all the WC is being hosted in the land of the vuvuzela!