In 2002 there was no YouTube so my video of the World Cup winning celebrations in São Paulo was never shared online. I just watched it again and had to share it now. The way the atmosphere builds is really something special.
There I was, a Brit 'gringo' in Paulista Avenue totally immersed in the biggest improvised display of joy in the biggest city in a highly creative nation - and just check out these natural performers.
It was pre social media - no Twitter, Facebook or Orkut - yet everyone had a clear idea of where to meet and how to mark the occasion.
Amazingly the DV tape still works, though there are a few audio & video glitches which I've patched up, hence the odd loops & jumps, but I hope it gives a sense of the atmosphere as the party went from morning through the day and all night - though I couldn't hold the camera by that point!
It's low quality, being of that time, but if you'd like to use a clip please get in touch via the Google+ page.
