Tuesday 27 December 2011

Rag Coats and Flaming Torches

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The Vancouver Morris Men at the Winter Solstice celebration on Granville Island.

7 comments :

s.c said...

Looks a bit grimm but good captured. Old tradition from england I guess. Have a good 2012.

Lowell said...

Greetings, Wayne...I see I've missed some really good posts (I've been scrolling down). You're an excellent photographer with a great eye.

I love this one even if they are somewhat scary! :-) I've not heard of the Vancouver Morris Men, so wonder if they sing or they simply stand with torches in hand?

alex said...

now that's something i haven't seen before.

Wayne said...

Yes, definitely an English tradition. The Morris Men are great guys and yes they sing. They're a real crowd pleaser.

This is the Winter Solstice celebration. At other times they dress up colourfully and dance.

TheChieftess said...

I love that you have a Winter Solstice celebration!!! We don't do that much down here...

Bob Crowe said...

Such drama! I know the island is pretty flat and just above sea level but I expect this mob to be gathering at the foot of Castle Frankenstein.

Wayne said...

Bob, when it ceased being an industrial site and became a 'destination' they threw in a couple of hills for good measure.

Thanks for all the comments.