SM 狂歡節！佛森街慶寫真

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譯: epicure (感謝 tietight 的投稿！)

每年九月最後一個週日，舊金山佛森街（Folsom Street）從早上十點到下午六點將攔起來舉辦「佛森街慶」。皮革/橡皮/戀物的愛好者們可在這裡設立攤位，並和同好們交誼。

美國其他地區其實頗保守，但舊金山卻因它對不同種族、次文化、和另類生活方式所表現出的寬容而知名。

佛森街慶是有名的高檔活動之一，每年此時都有上千遊客來此參加，已成為舊金山的重要景點。

Every year, last Sunday in September, Folsom Street in San Francisco would be blocked off from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM for the Folsom Street Fair. People who are interested in leather/rubber/fetish can show off their attire and meet others who have similar interests.

Different from other parts of United States, which tends to be relatively conservative, the city of San Francisco is well-known for its tolerance for different ethnic groups, subculture or alternative lifestyle.

Folsom Street fair is one of the few high profile events. Every year, thousands of tourists pours into the city to participate the fair. It is
now an attraction that San Franciso offers.

註：關於佛森街慶的一些其他資料:

• 佛森街慶公式網站
• 許佑生: 舊金山佛森街節慶
• 許佑生: 舊金山SM大會師 保守的人不要看
• 許佑生: 方圓10條街內 鞭子與藤條齊飛
• 華航精緻旅遊：佛森街慶-Folsom Street Fair

大部分街頭表演或攤位以皮革為主，僅有少數繩縛。以下為其中之一。
Most of the street performance or vender display involves with leather. There were only a few that have rope bondage. This is one of them.

這位先生跟著他的主人。我問他主人能否照相，主人詢問奴的意願，他則很樂意。當天天氣很熱，穿著這身黑塑膠裝想必很辛苦。
This gentleman was following his master. I asked his master if I could take a picture of his slave. The master asked the slave. He was happy to help. It was hot that day. Tough to be in that black rubber suit.

籠子用大型的工程卡車吊起來。當街上響著音樂，人們隨之舞動，籠裡的 model 們也跟著跳舞。
The cage was lifted by a large construction truck. While music were playing and people dancing in the street, models in the cage were dancing also.

遊客總是會要求和打扮亮眼的人們合照，大多時候他們也都很樂意。但拍照前還是要先問才行。
From time to time, tourists ask those who dressed up to take some pictures. Almost all of them were happy to compile. They appreciate tourists ask before taking pictures.

天氣比平時的舊金山來得熱。大街中間立起了廠商開設的帳篷與餐飲車。
The weather was relatively warm for a typical San Francisco day. Tents and food cart in the middle of the street were vendors.

小馬調教！
Pony training.

兩座舞台上有著音樂與演唱表演，有些很棒，有些普通。圖中的表演頗受歡迎。
There were two stages setup for music and singing performance. Some were greate. Some were ok. This one was popular.

廠商展示著皮製拘束具和.. 嗯，皮包。有些團體也租了攤位，發傳單給遊客們。
Venders selling leather retraints, and…. purse. Some groups rent booths to pass out pamphlet to tourists.

也有攤位表演鞭打與拘束。任何人只要捐一點錢，就可以上場被男主或女王鞭打。也有人想被綁。不過，繩縛攤位還是不多。
A few booths hosts spanking, bondage events. Anyone who makes a small donation can be spanked by a master or mistress. Some choose to be tied up. Again, there were very little rope bondage.