Spring Festival - Maypole
May 2, 2023 10:41:31 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Fantastic set of images!!!Jim
Thank you Frank, much appreciated.
May 2, 2023 12:21:49 #
May 2, 2023 12:39:09 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
Great people series, Jim.
Much appreciated Earnest
May 2, 2023 12:41:47 #
rdarlington43
Loc: Charlotte, NC
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.
This festival was hosted by the Sacramento History Museum.
Love these pictures. I can remember doing the Maypole as a youngster in elementary school in the late 1940s. Colorful ribbons and music made an impression.
May 2, 2023 13:09:48 #
rdarlington43 wrote:
Love these pictures. I can remember doing the Maypole as a youngster in elementary school in the late 1940s. Colorful ribbons and music made an impression.
Glad these brought back fond memories!
May 2, 2023 14:05:11 #
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May 2, 2023 15:25:27 #
CWS wrote:
Wonderful street images. Looks like everyone was having a good time.
Everyone did have a good time. Well organized, plenty of seating and Boy Scout troop helped with set up.
May 3, 2023 21:24:54 #
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.
This festival was hosted by the Sacramento History Museum.
Love this tradition, JF! Thank you for wonderful photos!
May 3, 2023 22:34:36 #
Bubalola wrote:
Love this tradition, JF! Thank you for wonderful photos!
So glad you enjoyed them
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