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The Blue Ribbon Obby Oss - Padstow - May Day 2018 It's a tradition to come to see the Blue Ribbon Obby Oss in Padstow every May Day. Here are the highlights of Padstow May Day 2022. The 'Obby 'Oss festival is a folk custom that takes place each 1st of May in Padstow, a coastal town in North Cornwall. It involves two separate processions making their way around the town, each containing an eponymous hobby horse known as the 'Obby 'Oss.

The Montol Festival in Penzance on the Winter Solstice, Friday, December 21, 2018.The Montol Festival is an annual festival in Penzance, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, which has been held on 21 December each year since 2007. The festival is a revival or reinterpretation of many of the traditional Cornish midwinter customs & Christmas traditions formerly practiced in and around the Penzance area and common to much of Cornwall at one point

Boggarts Breakfast Border Morris Dance, Plyground, at the Papplewick Steampunk Weekend July 2019 Boggart's Breakfast...... Beware the peakland spooklights, Beware the lights of blue Make sure your nighttime wanderings are not the death of you Don't turn aside, don't leave the track, for once you've spotted us, there's no going back Through bog and mire, through pool and pond, sunk in swamps and depths beyond O'er hill and crag, strange lights of blue Wild boggarts now will dance for you...

Oss Oss Wee Oss! - Short Documentary - 1953 : Padstow, a fishing village on the coast of Cornwall, celebrates May Day with an ancient custom: two osses (hobby-horses) dance through the town streets accompanied by drums and accordions. All Padstownians participate in the event, which has now become a tourist attraction drawing over tens of thousands of annual visitors. Folklorists Alan Lomax and Peter Kennedy and filmmaker George Pickow collected footage at the festival in 1951, producing a pioneering work in the use of sound, low-light photography, and conversational presentation of narrative. A favorite of Margaret Mead, who used it in her classes, the film circulated widely and continues to have influence today, especially in the neo-Pagan community.

May day was originally a pagan celebration! In parts of England they have preserved the old pagan customs to this day! This documentary was filmed over the first four days of May 2019 in Padstow, Cornwall and Great Torrington, Devon. These two West-country towns have each preserved their own distinct May celebrations with rituals dating back to pagan times. In Padstow the event is centred around the hobby horse which they refer to as the "Old Oss", whereas in Torrington the Mayfair involves electing a May queen who is sits on a throne beneath the Maypole in the town square. This is a charming insight into the culture of rural England and a way of life that is sadly lost for most British people. * Video credit ...... Survive the Jive Survive the Jive's links........... https://www.youtube.com/@Survivethejive https://odysee.com/@SurvivetheJive:c https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/survivethejive https://www.patreon.com/survivethejive

Furry Dance (Fuh Ree) - Flora Day - Helston - 1955 - Newsreel

The Furry Dance (Fuh Ree) - Helston's Flora Day Celebration - 90's Documentary

Helston's Ancient Furry Dance (Fuh Ree) - Silent - 1921 A short silent, black and white clip for historical context

Hal an Tow Procession - Flora Day - Helston - Cornwall - Wednesday 8th May 2019 8:30 am — Hal-an-Tow Starting at St. John’s Bridge, the Hal an Tow performers tell of the history of Helston at the following locations: The Monument, near the cross in Cross Street, at the top of Wendron Street, at the lower end of Horse and Jockey Lane, at the junction of Trengrouse Way and Meneage Street and finally at the Guildhall.

Early Morning Dance - Helston - Flora Day - 5th May 2023 7:00 am — Early Morning Dance The First Dance commences from the Guildhall and proceeds up Meneage Street dancing in and out of a number of premises before coming back down and turning right into Wendron Street and Godolphin Road. Turning back at Godolphin House, it proceeds into Penrose Road, Church Street and Cross Street. It moves down Penhellaz Hill into St. John’s Road, Castle Green, Monument Road and Coinagehall Street, ending at the Godolphin Club.

12 noon - The Midday Dance - Furry Dance (Fuh Ree) - Saturday 7th May 2016 As the Town Clock strikes twelve the Helston born leading set of the Midday Dance leave the Guildhall. The Helston Town Band leads the procession up Meneage Street, dancing in and out of some of the properties before returning on the other side of the street. Turning down into Church Street the dance proceeds to Cross Street and into the Gardens at Lismore where a well earned break is taken. Penhellis, the Old Vicarage Gardens and Leslie House Gardens are on the route to Lady Street. They follow the pavement down Coinagehall Street , dancing around the Bowling Green to emerge under the Monument Arch and the final steps up Coinagehall Street before returning to the Guildhall.

Boggarts Breakfast Border Morris dance Hunter Dro at the Papplewick Steampunk Weekend July 2019. Boggart's Breakfast...... Beware the peakland spooklights, Beware the lights of blue Make sure your nighttime wanderings are not the death of you Don't turn aside, don't leave the track, for once you've spotted us, there's no going back Through bog and mire, through pool and pond, sunk in swamps and depths beyond O'er hill and crag, strange lights of blue Wild boggarts now will dance for you...

Dancing In May....... [Verse 1] Oh, who hasn't experienced it? That a sound, a look, a smell What's been forgotten for years Suddenly waking the soul Then comes in that pleasant spring time of forest and rivers So often reminding and greeting me That I'm deeply frightened [Pre-chorus] And I'm dancing I'm dancing in, dancing in May [Chorus] And I'll be blissfully adrift So it could last forever My heart beats boldly and freely When I dance in, dance in May And all the old songs Come on, let's sing them again Loud and weird, bold and free When dancing in, dancing in May [Verse 2] Songs that inspire the boy Are dawning in my ear A dark longing, long since buried Twitches like lightning in me up And when the stars shine high Goes through my mind in a dream Softly with silent weeping The lost love goes [Pre-chorus] And I'm dancing I'm dancing in, dancing in May [Refrain] And I'll be blissfully adrift So it could last forever My heart beats boldly and freely When I'm dancing in, dancing in May And all the old songs Come on, let's sing them again Loud and weird, bold and free When dancing in When dancing in, dancing in May [Bagpipe solo] [Post chorus] When dancing in, dancing in May [Bridge] My heart beats bold and free When dancing in, dancing in May [Refrain] And all the old songs Come on, let's sing them again Loud and weird, bold and free When dancing in When dancing in, dancing in May

Beltane or Bealtaine is the Gaelic May Day festival, marking the beginning of summer. It is traditionally held on 1 May, or about midway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man

C'est la vie......... Courage is being scared to death But saddling up in anyway To fight until the final breath And keep the striking fear at bay Fear is a reaction But true bravery is a choice Saddle up and take the action Raise your fist and raise your voice All those who fight will be immortal Those who stand and those who fall C'est la vie (Whoa-oh) Only the brave will heed the call Death is our companion And a true friend to us all But the world will keep on turning When the night forever falls For the reaper marks the end of days The sky is turning black For us forward is the only way And there's no turning back Those who fight will be immortal Those who stand and those who fall C'est la vie (Whoa-oh) Only the brave will heed the call Our courage is eternal All for one and one for all C'est la vie We'll never fall We'll never fall We'll never fall (Whoa-oh) Those who sail against the storm To those who fight for evermore To those who stand up when they fall Your courage will endure C'est la vie All those who fight will be immortal Those who stand and those who fall C'est la vie (Whoa-oh) Only the brave will heed the call Our courage is eternal All for one and one for all C'est la vie (Whoa-oh) We'll never fall We'll never fall C'est la vie (Whoa-oh) Only the brave will heed the call Our courage is eternal All for one and one for all C'est la vie (Whoa-oh) We'll never fall We'll never fall

The Britannia Coconut Morris Dancers, Easter Saturday 2023 and Stacksteads Brass Band. Members of the Britannia Coconut Morris Dancers serenaded locals as they made their way around Bacup, Lancashire on Easter Saturday (April 8) from 9 am to 7 pm.

Boggarts Breakfast Border Morris Dance, Happy Birthday Gogs, at the 2023 Papplewick Steampunk Weekend Boggart's Breakfast...... Beware the peakland spooklights, Beware the lights of blue Make sure your nighttime wanderings are not the death of you Don't turn aside, don't leave the track, for once you've spotted us, there's no going back Through bog and mire, through pool and pond, sunk in swamps and depths beyond O'er hill and crag, strange lights of blue Wild boggarts now will dance for you...

Boggarts Breakfast Border Morris Dance Higger Tor at the 2023 Papplewick Steampunk Weekend Boggart's Breakfast...... Beware the peakland spooklights, Beware the lights of blue Make sure your nighttime wanderings are not the death of you Don't turn aside, don't leave the track, for once you've spotted us, there's no going back Through bog and mire, through pool and pond, sunk in swamps and depths beyond O'er hill and crag, strange lights of blue Wild boggarts now will dance for you...

Boggarts Breakfast Border Morris, Higger Tor, in Wakefield Town Centre Easter Saturday 2017 Boggart's Breakfast...... Beware the peakland spooklights, Beware the lights of blue Make sure your nighttime wanderings are not the death of you Don't turn aside, don't leave the track, for once you've spotted us, there's no going back Through bog and mire, through pool and pond, sunk in swamps and depths beyond O'er hill and crag, strange lights of blue Wild boggarts now will dance for you...

Otyken is an indigenous folk pop band from Siberia, Russia, founded in 2015 by Andrey Medonos in Krasnoyarsk. The combination of traditional musical instruments and modern arrangement, overtone singing, special vocals and the charming sounds of khomus. Sometimes, they make their own instruments, like new drums (barrels). Otyken's music and it's members are focused on introducing people to the Siberian culture, both its beauty and its difficulties, while still pursuing their passion. They sing their songs in different languages; Russian, Khakas and Chulyms.

The 8th Halesworth Day of Dance is a celebratory spectacular of dancing, music and costumes! Taking place throughout the town, from 11am – 4pm, starting with a parade and mass dancing in Market Place and followed by an evening CEILIDH at The Rifle Hall. *CEILIDH is a party with music, dancing, and often storytelling.

Seven Ravens........... Seven ravens flew. They will be my brothers. They will be my brothers. Seven songs we sang, but six were left behind. Thus only the hope for a song for a hunt of lost luck remained. Seven ravens flew. They will be my brothers. They will be my brothers. We once were seven brothers, but our father cursed us. Thus we became a swarm of ravens, until our faithful sister visits us. Seven ravens flew. They will be my brothers. They will be my brothers. Seven miles the sister went all alone in the depth of the night, until the morning helped her freeing her brothers from the mountain of glas. Seven ravens flew. They will be my brothers. They will be my... Seven ravens flew. They will be my brothers. They will be my... Seven ravens flew. They will be my brothers. They will be, they will be my brothers.

Ümmet Özcanis a Dutch DJ and record producer of Turkish origin, here collaborating with OTYKEN, the Siberian indigenous group in 2023

Boggarts Breakfast Dance 'Higgar Tor' at Abbeydale Miniature Railway, Sheffield 3 July 2016 Boggart's Breakfast...... Beware the peakland spooklights, Beware the lights of blue Make sure your nighttime wanderings are not the death of you Don't turn aside, don't leave the track, for once you've spotted us, there's no going back Through bog and mire, through pool and pond, sunk in swamps and depths beyond O'er hill and crag, strange lights of blue Wild boggarts now will dance for you...

Beltane Border Morris dance, White Ladies Aston at the Sidmouth Folk Festival 2015 In the 19th century border morris was a simple form of dance usually performed by men for money. Groups of dancers would tour their local areas in the winter months when there was less work on the land. Border morris was a cadging activity like busking today; the dancers offered entertainment (dance) in return for money. Historical border teams were small, and the music which accompanied the dancing featured much percussion, including instruments such as triangles and drums.