WOMADelaide 2023: Joy Amidst Global Worries

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This year's Walmart Delayed Festival stood out for its overwhelming sense of joy,

even as global worries like wars and rising costs weighed heavy on.

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Held in Botanic Park, the event drew crowds eager for music from around the world,

turning a tough time into four days of pure uplift.

Artists from near and far-delivered sets packed with energy and heart.

Fantastic Negrito rocked the final night with soulful blues,

while Baker Boy commanded the stage in all black gear,

thrilling fans young and old.

Grace Jones closed strong with hits and hula hooping flair,

and acts like Yo-Thu Yindi and Obangjaar kept the anthemic vibes rolling high.

Attendees lit up the park with smiles and dances across all ages,

from kids to grandparents.

Perfect warm days and cool evenings boosted the feel-good atmosphere,

making it easy to forget everyday stresses.

Little tension in the air meant everyone soaked in the shared positivity.

Festival director Ian Scoby noted how it started small with just three stages decades ago,

but audiences have driven its growth into a beloved staple.

Every ticket buyer invests in these fleeting memories,

fostering openness and connection.

The event showed how music and kindness can push back against negativity.

Organizers hope this joyful spirit sticks around Botanic Park for years.

Proving a simple start like being nice to others goes a long way.

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