Spring Festival - Maypole: The Maypole dance is a ceremonial folk dance performed around a tall pole garlanded with greenery or flowers and hung with ribbons that are woven into...

junglejim1949 Loc: Sacramento,CA

The Maypole dance is a ceremonial folk dance performed around a tall pole garlanded with greenery or flowers and hung with ribbons that are woven into complex patterns by the dancers. Such dances are survivals of ancient dances around a living tree as part of spring rites to ensure fertility.

This festival was hosted by the Sacramento History Museum.

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Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

junglejim1949 wrote:

The Maypole dance is a ceremonial folk dance performed around a tall pole garlanded with greenery or flowers and hung with ribbons that are woven into complex patterns by the dancers. Such dances are survivals of ancient dances around a living tree as part of spring rites to ensure fertility.

This festival was hosted by the Sacramento History Museum.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Interesting, enjoyed.

junglejim1949 Loc: Sacramento,CA

Architect1776 wrote:

Thanks for taking a look Architect1776

junglejim1949 Loc: Sacramento,CA

jaymatt wrote:

Interesting, enjoyed.

Thanks John, glad you enjoyed them

W9OD Loc: Wisconsin

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jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Very nice...interesting subjects!!

junglejim1949 Loc: Sacramento,CA

W9OD wrote:

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junglejim1949 Loc: Sacramento,CA

jederick wrote:

Very nice...interesting subjects!!

There was a diverse crowd and all had fun. Thanks for looking Jederick.

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Excellent!

angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent set Jim.

junglejim1949 Loc: Sacramento,CA

NMGal wrote:

Excellent!

Thanks much Barbara

Jeannie1 Loc: Sacramento,CA

Good set.
Jeannie1

junglejim1949 Loc: Sacramento,CA

Jeannie1 wrote:

Good set.
Jeannie1

Thanks Jeannie

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

junglejim1949 wrote:

The Maypole dance is a ceremonial folk dance performed around a tall pole garlanded with greenery or flowers and hung with ribbons that are woven into complex patterns by the dancers. Such dances are survivals of ancient dances around a living tree as part of spring rites to ensure fertility.

This festival was hosted by the Sacramento History Museum.

Fantastic set of images!!!Jim