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Participation was the theme yesterday at Mariposa's opening events as the fans join in at a Scottish dancing workshop
Participation was the theme yesterday at Mariposa's opening events as the fans join in at a Scottish dancing workshop

Participation was the theme yesterday at Mariposa's opening events as the fans join in at a Scottish dancing workshop

Date6/21/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Participation was the theme yesterday at Mariposa's opening events as the fans join in at a Scottish dancing workshop. About 7;000 travelled to Toronto Islands by ferry for beginning of the three-day festival of music; crafts and folklore. But all tickets are sold out.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0103059F
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