Football finals fever grips Maldives
12 Dec 2009, 17:31
Aishath Shazra
The crowd was electrifying. Young people in the front row jumped up and down to the beat, while further back stood the cool and aloof, both enjoying the music.
Passing motorbikes were pulled into the festivities with many stopping to soak up the atmosphere and revel in the happiness.
“I just love this atmosphere. It brings out my patriotism,” laughs Ali Hassan, stopping on his way home.
The band ‘Cops’ belted out number after number, driving the crowd wild, screaming between songs: “Are we behind the national team?” “Yeah!” the crowd would roar.
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