Longest day celebrated at Cornwall's new summer solstice event

It's 5.30am and the car park is completely full - it seems that most people started the longest day of the year long before I did. The more sensible folk are arriving at Pendennis Point in Falmouth on bikes or on foot, greeted by the sound of bagpipes and an understated sunrise.
Summer solstice celebrations have been popular for millennia, so it should come as no surprise that crowds are flocking to this early morning gathering overlooking Falmouth Bay. However, despite its apparent popularity, this particular summer solstice custom in Cornwall dates back a mere 365 days.
Started last year as a 'secret event' to mark the longest day of the year, 'Krak O Dawn' attracted around 150 curious early risers through whispered word-of-mouth. This year, without any advertisement, the event has grown in size, with at least a couple of hundred people in the know about Cornwall's latest summer solstice tradition.
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Ahhh the screeching sound of the foreign bagpipes muted by the Cornwall live team after 8 seconds. 8 seconds to late if you ask me. What’s with the pink bunny?