It was an amazing day celebrating Samhain i wore my purple as this is my Witches color getting to talk and meet sisters and brothers of the craft and all the dancing and music fills you with a seance of pride to that of belonging to such an old craft blessed be x Roxann the scatty one . The tall lady stood in the corner in purple x
Have been for the last two years, apart from 2020 of course. Can't wait to go again. Bless you all for putting this on and all those that share these wonderful videos x
Can anybody elaborate on the costumes? I’d love to be able to post this for my American friends and explain that it’s not “blackface” they’re wearing. I understand it, you understand it, but how do you explain it to those who don’t know?
In medieval England Blackening ones face was common form of disguise, whether you are begging (which at that time period was seen as the ultimate shame). This form of dancing is rooted though back in pagan mythology which in Christian world was somewhat frowned upon.
@@alexcollege1 It's a morris side. Morris dancing has its origins in 15th century courtly entertainment. 15th century England had been Christian for over 800 years. The dance is not pagan in any way shape or form.
It's not 'Black face' which is an American practice based on 19th century Minstrel shows. They have 'blacked up' their faces which is a different concept entirely.
nice to see someone doing such a good job of preserving our folklore
I love this! This is my heritage! Proud of it I am!!!
It was an amazing day celebrating Samhain i wore my purple as this is my Witches color getting to talk and meet sisters and brothers of the craft and all the dancing and music fills you with a seance of pride to that of belonging to such an old craft blessed be x Roxann the scatty one . The tall lady stood in the corner in purple x
Pure wonderment!! Long , long live!!!
Boscastle is a great place to visit and The Cobweb Inn is very welcoming for a drink 🍻
Have been for the last two years, apart from 2020 of course. Can't wait to go again. Bless you all for putting this on and all those that share these wonderful videos x
It's my first time watching this and I find this to be very beautiful. Loving the music and the dancing. Hope you can provide this year's celebration.
So wish we`d been there.. I adore Boscastle, but haven`t visited for a long long time. I hope to put that right very soon.
I'm heading down there for this years Samhain! can't wait! :)
Brilliant day! Will definitely be there again next year.
Fantastic! I was there and you've really caught the essence of the day, well done and thank you!
Part of the tune is the Wraggle Taggle Gypsies oh....
nice drone work
Very well done
Is this of anglo saxon or native celtic origin?
Morris Dancing has its roots in Northern England dating back to 1400's
Can anybody elaborate on the costumes? I’d love to be able to post this for my American friends and explain that it’s not “blackface” they’re wearing. I understand it, you understand it, but how do you explain it to those who don’t know?
They where black on the face to relate to the coal miners in the day early 18th century.
Their faces were blacked when they went from village to village or town to town begging- a disguise... historical explanation...
They are actually an Al Jolson tribute morris side.
I'm sure that would be acceptable.
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I HOPE THE AIR AMBULANCE WAS ON STANDBY IN CASE OF A MISCALCULATION
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Why are they doing black face?
In medieval England Blackening ones face was common form of disguise, whether you are begging (which at that time period was seen as the ultimate shame). This form of dancing is rooted though back in pagan mythology which in Christian world was somewhat frowned upon.
@@alexcollege1 Christians seem to frown upon anything that's fun.
@@alexcollege1
It's a morris side.
Morris dancing has its origins in 15th century courtly entertainment.
15th century England had been Christian for over 800 years.
The dance is not pagan in any way shape or form.
It's not 'Black face' which is an American practice based on 19th century Minstrel shows.
They have 'blacked up' their faces which is a different concept entirely.