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Why he's the King
Why he's the King

Why he's the King

Date7/5/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Why he's the King: With the bar only six inches from the floor; King Ricardo; Limbo dancer from Trinidad; demonstrates his grace and skill during the amual Caribana '68 carnival held on Centre Island. The five-day West Indian festival opened Saturday and helped draw 90;000 persons to the islands over the three-day weekend. The carnival; featuring songs and dances of Caribbean; ends tomorrow.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0105002F
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