Last Thursday the Mayflower Morris Men were performing in the village pub
All dances involve musicians, rhythmic stepping, choreographed figures, and the use of bells, swords, handkerchiefs, colourful costumes, beautiful hats and stick-clashing - said to frighten away evil spirits.
There is also a Fool and an Animal - this time a naughty badger
The audience were invited to join in, I joined in the next one.
Me and my lovely friend.
We all had a wonderful time.
∼ Be safe and well∼
Polly x
There was a troupe of Morris Dancers in Winnipeg when I lived there, undoubtedly celebrating their English heritage. I know that traditionally Morris Dancers are men but the Winnipeg one included women dressed like the men as well. Guess they needed everyone to bolster their numbers. I particularly like the bells they wear.
ReplyDeleteThe Chelmsford Morris group is large with lots of women and a few children learning the art, which was nice to see.
DeleteI love the photograph of the little boy with the badger!
ReplyDeleteHe was enjoying being teased by the badger!
DeleteWow, wonderful photos of this event. Nice to see your lovely smile, Polly. Thank you 😊 so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely comments Linda
DeleteWhat a wonderful tradition. It looks like great fun.
ReplyDeleteIt is Marie, I love everything about it.
DeleteThis looks like a fun event, Polly, and now I know about Morris men. Nice to see the lovely photo of you and your friend😀
ReplyDeleteThank you Beatrice 😊
DeleteHow nice, such a great tradition. I always think it must be an amazing way to keep fit too.
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
I only did one dance and I was out of breath!
DeleteI've never seen this in person, just TV, but it looks festive and fun!
ReplyDeleteIt is Jeanie, everyone gets involved 😊
DeleteMorris dancing is such a vibrant and historical tradition. It's fantastic that you joined in; it really adds to the fun when you're part of the experience.
ReplyDeleteDid you find it tricky to pick up the steps, or was it a joyful free-for-all?
It is Melody. The Morris Men help out by calling out what to do next.
DeleteI've seen it performed once and it was wonderful. Lucky you.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Its good to hear from you Amalia 😊
DeleteI like this very much. The John C. Campbell Folk School in North Carolina carries on the tradition of Morris Dancing. Important to continue traditions!
ReplyDeleteThat's good to hear Michelle
DeletePolly momentos divertidos muito legal, Polly desejo uma ótima quarta-feira bjs.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lucimar
DeleteI used to be a Morris Dancer with a group in Milton Keynes. I loved it, but sadly my back didn't and I had to give it up. We mostly danced from the Manx tradition. My sister is still part of an all womens' group from Leicester called Black Annis, and they go all over the country.
ReplyDeleteI used to work in Milton Keynes.
DeleteWe lived there from 1987 to 2005. I taught in Newport Pagnell & then worked for the Education department. We lived in Great Holm, and then Oldbrook.
DeleteI lived in Leighton Buzzard
DeleteAnother excellent fun post and you got to share it with your blury friend. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ivy
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