Clapping Collection (#36)

Palaeolithic dancing, artwork C016 / 8303
Palaeolithic dancing. Artwork of humans in palaeolithic (Stone Age) Europe dancing to sea-shell rattles. Teeth and bones are being used in necklaces and leg ornaments

Hippy Girl in a Crowd
Love and Peace, Man! : A hippy girl, clapping her hands next to someone giving a peaceful V sign at a pop concert. Date: late 1960s

French Election Meeting
An appreciative crowd clap and cheer a speaker standing in front of crossed tricolore flags at an election meeting in France Date: 1902

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) adult, in water, with paws held together, Ranua Zoo

Sea Otter - playing and relaxing in the sea off southern California
ROG-14174 Sea Otter - playing and relaxing in the sea off southern California, USA Enhydra lutris Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Folklore group dancing in Funchal, Madeira
A folklore group from the village of Camacha, dancing in the street in Funchal, the capital city of Madeira

Three Camacha girls, Funchal, Madeira
Three girls from a folklore group from the village of Camacha, seen here in Funchal, the capital city of Madeira. They appear to be clapping in time to music

Dance, Congo
A dancer in the Congo is accompanied by other tribesmen with singing and clapping

Here we Go Round Jingo
Here we go round the jingo ring, Around the Merry-ma- Tanzie. Twice about and then we fall, Around the Merry-ma- Tanzie

Samburu tribesmen performing traditional dance, Loisaba Wilderness Conservancy, Laikipia, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Masai children, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Masai men with children, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Flamenco Dancer & Music
A female dancer accompanied by guitars and singers who also keep the rhythm by clapping

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From Moroccan dancers to nuns swiveling hula hoops, clapping transcends cultures and brings joy. Whether it's the exhilarating applause at Cardiff City v Brighton and Hove Albion Carabao Cup match or Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones captivating the crowd at the 4th National Jazz and Blues Festival in London, clapping unites us all. Even on the football field, fans cheer with thunderous applause as Arsenal battles Brighton and Hove Albion in a Premier League showdown. The electrifying atmosphere continues as Brighton takes on Wolverhampton Wanderers, Manchester United, Leicester City, and Chelsea in thrilling matches that leave spectators applauding their favorite teams' efforts. Beyond entertainment, it has played a role in political history - Fidel Castro's passionate speeches ignited fervent applause from his supporters while Margaret Thatcher commanded respect through her powerful rhetoric. And let's not forget about cultural celebrations like Himba women performing the otjiunda dance; their rhythmic handclaps create an enchanting melody that resonates with tradition. Clapping knows no boundaries; it is a universal language of appreciation that connects us all.