With the recent events in Egypt dominating the headlines of the world, it was no surprise that optimism would fill the air yesterday as Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak finally stepped down, effectively ending two weeks of protest. How fortunate I was, then, to walk by Yonge-Dundas Square on Friday evening and see hundreds of people cheering, chanting "power to the people", and talking to local media in solidaridy with the people of Egypt. I immediately got out my camera, made my way into the crowd and took in the scene.
Here are some pictures of the people who came out to support the people of Egypt, the ideals of democracy, and the hope for a better future.
This man, who was in Egypt last week, spoke with media briefly on the sacking of the President. After commenting, he got on the megaphone someone next to him was holding, and requested that everyone participate in a minute of silence for the people of Egypt. After a few seconds of silence and prayer, a vagrant, grey-haired man behind me scoffed, and yelled, "there wouldn't be so many police states if we got rid of all the Arab Muslims in the world." The mood that immediately changed struck me right in the chest, and it could be felt in your bones. Nobody said a thing, or even touched him after his comment. He then found his way to the outskirts of the crowd, and looked on at the crowd. After the silence, everyone began cheering "Allahu Akbar (God is great)."
This guy has to be a redditor.
Peace.
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