An elevated, hand-tinted view of the Manila Carnival grounds overlooking Manila Bay, as identified by the original caption printed on the photograph. The Manila Carnival was among the most celebrated public expositions in the American-era Philippines, drawing large crowds to its fairgrounds, amusement rides, and grandstands along the bay. Ships at anchor in the harbor and period advertising signage in the foreground place this scene firmly within the commercial and civic life of pre-war Manila. Project: 218608