Saturday my oldest daughter and I needed to run some errands
We started hearing music and seeing people with colorful costumes, laden with bells. I was a bit curious, but not enough to ask what was going on.
As we made our way to the car through the last square, we came across a group playing drums.
Now, let me tell you, I absolutely love drums! These guys completely drew me in! I'm like a little kid, I get giddy over drums like these. Not only with the drumming, but their lively personalities. You could tell these guys love what they do!
Now, let me tell you, I absolutely love drums! These guys completely drew me in! I'm like a little kid, I get giddy over drums like these. Not only with the drumming, but their lively personalities. You could tell these guys love what they do!
I had no idea who they were though. We ran into a mom from school who informed me of Morris Dancing.
I LOVE cultural experiences, so I was so happy to come across these guys! We went home, did some research, grabbed the cameras and came back into town for some more.
I later learned that these guys aren't Morris Dancers. They are the Pentacle Drummers and so entertaining!
I LOVE cultural experiences, so I was so happy to come across these guys! We went home, did some research, grabbed the cameras and came back into town for some more.
I later learned that these guys aren't Morris Dancers. They are the Pentacle Drummers and so entertaining!
They ranged in age from kids to grandmas.
Back to Morris dancing, there is little known about the origins of Morris dancing. There are thoughts that it evolved from springtime rites, others think crusaders brought it to England after the Moorish conquest and some liken it to a form of Italian court dance. The earliest reference of Morris dancing in England was in 1458. There are 6 predominant styles of dances from regions across England & Wales.
This group is called the Rampant Rooster Morris, dancing traditional Cotswald and some Border dances (dances originating from counties bordering Wales).
This group is the Ewell St. Mary's Morris Men, also dancing in Cotswold styles. It's a bit humorous how this group got started. You can read about it on their site.
Don't forget the musicians!
So fun to learn a bit more English tradition and culture!
Have you ever heard of Morris Dancing or seen them perform?
This group is called the Rampant Rooster Morris, dancing traditional Cotswald and some Border dances (dances originating from counties bordering Wales).
This group is the Ewell St. Mary's Morris Men, also dancing in Cotswold styles. It's a bit humorous how this group got started. You can read about it on their site.
Don't forget the musicians!
So fun to learn a bit more English tradition and culture!
Have you ever heard of Morris Dancing or seen them perform?
