Beltane Border Morris dancing Brimfield at the Church House Inn, Stokeinteignhead, Devon, 16/6/2023

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Beltane Border Morris dancing Brimfield at the Church House Inn, Stokeinteignhead, Devon, 16/6/2023

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@herringfly 8 ай бұрын

I'm Scottish, lived in England many years ago and travelled all over (not been to Norfolk yet). Great to see things like this being kept alive. We shouldn't allow our traditions and local customs to be forgotten. Britain is particularly rich in this respect.

@bluebird3042 7 ай бұрын

Yes!

@Mademoiselle_Opossum 7 ай бұрын

Великобритания особенно богата? 😂 Это вы ещё в России не были! 🤣🤣

@claudiakoning 7 ай бұрын

"Britain is particularly rich in this respect." The world should be so much richer in that regard.

@herringfly 7 ай бұрын

@@Mademoiselle_Opossum Stupid comparison to make. I'm sure Russia has a very well established and interesting culture - why should that denigrate British culture? It's like me saying, for example, that Andean culture must be rubbish because my Scottish culture is rich and interesting. Makes no sense.

@Mademoiselle_Opossum 7 ай бұрын

@@herringfly, без разницы так без разницы) чего вы так всколыхнулись?)) С чего вы решили, что я пытаюсь принизить британскую или шотландскую культуру? В России живёт больше 150 миллионов человек, здесь огромная территория, и гораздо больше народов разных национальностей, у каждого из которых есть свои и неповторимые обычаи! Только это имелось ввиду! И культура народов, живущих в Андах, и вообще в Латинской Америке, уж точно не мусор! 😂

@Alun49 8 ай бұрын

Excellent. Some traditionalists may have a problem with this, but I think that morris dancers like this are the way to move forward and flourish. I'm sixty-six, and when I was younger, many of the traditional events like this had all but disappeared. Along came revivalists who resuscitated Morris dancing and other local festivals like the Straw Bear festival in Whittlesey where I spent my teenage years. They will continue to thrive as young people inject new ideas and create new 'traditions'.

@midwestgal9931 7 ай бұрын

Morris dancing HAD to change after WWI because so many young men were killed in the war...women finally got to do it more 'officially,' so as to keep the tradition alive.

@geddonmeansome9834 8 ай бұрын

That was excellent, keep the ancient British traditions alive at all costs. We may have forgotten the origins but it doesn't matter. Did everyone see the little girl dancing she had rhythm.

@anniruba9751 8 ай бұрын

Bravoooo

@NavaSDMB 8 ай бұрын

Similar Spanish dances are called paloteados ("stick dances"). The origin is army practice.

@gaywizard2000 8 ай бұрын

Looks like 2 ancient queens here!?

@scrimshank1 8 ай бұрын

Yes get her recruited for sure. She's got it down pat.

@franambrose8667 8 ай бұрын

That little girl was precious!

@ericlackford6718 8 ай бұрын

We must keep these traditions alive, including the freedom to wear whatever face paint we choose!

@juliadoherty83 8 ай бұрын

It's representing winter, not a fight!

@gixellia8455 8 ай бұрын

Agree!

@gixellia8455 8 ай бұрын

@@juliadoherty83Thank you very much 😊

@jenniferrussell9118 8 ай бұрын

I agree👍

@GenXWitch67 8 ай бұрын

What’s the controversy regarding face paint? Sorry, I’m not aware.

@gunner678 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant! A bit more dynamic than what one usually thinks of as morris dancing. The lady not in costume was excellent, really going for it.

@allisonshaw9341 8 ай бұрын

And having a ball! Made me feel happy just watching the joy on her face.

@gunner678 8 ай бұрын

@@allisonshaw9341 definately, brought a smile to my face. Reminds me of my wife, always up for dancing lol.

@josephteller9715 8 ай бұрын

@@allisonshaw9341 I thought she was an emergency substitute for someone that was unable to attend that had been expected.

@allisonshaw9341 8 ай бұрын

@@josephteller9715 Well, she did one bloody great job and was a joy to watch.

@meridianx9020 7 ай бұрын

Seemed to me a very inclusive set! Does anyone really think people "back in the day" didn't join in wearing their everyday clothes?

@Rockvilleroads 7 ай бұрын

Feels like this is more authentic than our traditional Morris dancers. Gritty, full of energy, and all I could see in those flowing black ribbons was that The Morrigan had flown across the water.

@elisabethm9655 7 ай бұрын

Best part ever is the wee tyke dancing alongside! It’s the assurance this tradition will go on for generations yet to come!

@AhJodie 8 ай бұрын

Wow, made me feel strong! I like the little girl dancing too, and the woman with regular clothing too. The sticks adding to the music is what adds to the emotion of standing up and working together if needed! Bravo!

@yvonnetuakoi4271 8 ай бұрын

Yes there s ALWAYS one who didn’t get the dress code message !!

@mataform 8 ай бұрын

Keep our traditions alive. We are not monsters , we are British people with our culture and our traditions from way back. Great stuff. Loved it.

@unclenogbad1509 8 ай бұрын

Punk Morris dancing. I love it! Way to keep those old traditions alive, Thanks for this.

@charliekane135 8 ай бұрын

Like benevolent human crows. Great stuff, keep our British traditions alive.

@TheGrumpy01 Жыл бұрын

G'Day from Australia. excellent performance as always. Loved Ol' Mate in the shorts and fishnets - why the hell not!? And the lass in Civvies getting right in to it. BUT the best is the quick glimpse of the little miss in the crowd (around 2:18) dancing along. Well done all.

@diannemorgan-smith2245 Жыл бұрын

Cutie she couldn't resist could she???

@kirstymackenzie2437 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Missed seeing her first. Had to watch again.

@DocAcher 7 ай бұрын

I think this might actually be the coolest thing I've ever seen. The vibes are so awesome. The mix of olde and new, the energy, the music... love it!

@lt8901 7 ай бұрын

Love this! I wish more people with Celtic roots would keep their traditions alive. Its not even about paganism for those who hate it, it's about CULTURE! They did an awesome job and have great energy while doing it!

@YorkyOne Ай бұрын

The dance is neither Celtic nor pagan - if that is what you meant.

@lt8901 Ай бұрын

@@YorkyOne it is not, great job though.

@gavhinds8190 8 ай бұрын

Keep the olde ways alive...the old gods are watching..

@user-co7dr3rl8b 8 ай бұрын

I must say that I really enjoyed watching them dance. Makes me want to see it in person.

@user-sy3cl7lz3k 7 ай бұрын

me 2

@PongoZydeco 4 ай бұрын

Me3

@allisonshaw9341 8 ай бұрын

Did anyone notice that darling little girl on the left side of the screen at 0:53, dancing in imitation of the group? Too cute!

@raeelsley2984 8 ай бұрын

I always thought that morris dancers were wearing the wrong outfits…this confirms my belief ……and now I see that morris dancing is stick fighting to fantastic music ……and I love it even more!

@berlynify 8 ай бұрын

LOVE the "punk rock" interpretation .. keep on dancing! ❤ 🙏🏽 (🇨🇦)

@southernboss-jm2kg 8 ай бұрын

Love it! EVERY culture has an interesting heritage and should be embraced.

@gothicwilderness 2 ай бұрын

Loved the dancing and music, - it stirs something in the soul.

@Danfail100 8 ай бұрын

Nobody is to mention the Stick And bucket dance. Ever

@jeffpelkey6077 8 ай бұрын

First step in stick and bucket dance: ....we don't talk about stick and bucket dance

@caraadheri5385 6 ай бұрын

Different style, same heart. Keep dancing and it will never stop beating. All of our hearts beat with you.

@lornalong6468 8 ай бұрын

God bless these communities that keep these traditions alive & us all sane - if in a zany way - and able to celebrate life with abundant vigour and glee.

@amhunter7556 8 ай бұрын

Totally fabulous - makes me proud to be British!

@bavery6957 8 ай бұрын

I love the mum who stopped her Volvo, while driving her kids home from primary school, to join in...!! 🥰😘

@Cailean_MacCoinnich 8 ай бұрын

That was brilliant; great dancing and coolest tune.. I remember being in the Morris dancing group at school. We did the stick dancing and also wooden sword dancing, where we slotted all the swords together as the end to form a star. Great old British traditional fun all round.

@nommh 7 ай бұрын

so cool! Thanks for posting this. Celebrating together like this is so important.

@jeanheard4615 8 ай бұрын

We always teach our young people the dance of their Cherokee ancestors

@glitterboy2098 8 ай бұрын

i begin to see why the Lancre Stick & Bucket Dance was so effective in taking out elves.. (GNU terry pratchett)

@BeautifulGoodbye13 8 ай бұрын

GNU Terry Pratchett

@ruthbennett7563 6 ай бұрын

« We are NOT, I repeat NOT to do the Stick & Bucket Dance! »😂😂😂

@givingisbetterthantaking..829 6 ай бұрын

It must be working... I haven't seen any ELVES in years, Carry on.

@diannemorgan-smith2245 Жыл бұрын

Cute little lass. She couldn't resist dancing out. Brilliant!

@Green-bj1zx 6 ай бұрын

I am spanish. I feel this inside my heart as if i were british. ❤

@patrickmcelligott5646 8 ай бұрын

Love it! Totally rocks. That music, the instrumentation and the dancing

@doonewatts7155 8 ай бұрын

It is so much more alive with the make up and flowing clothes. The delighted energy of the dancers is great

@therealhellkitty5388 7 ай бұрын

Nice to see a fellow in fishnets dancing so well.

@vladpetrovsky8407 2 ай бұрын

Сильное и замечательное выступление, артисты и музыканты очень хорошо выступили- приятно и интересно смотреть. Уважение Вам!

@traceycrawford9938 6 ай бұрын

Keep these traditions please!!?! Just wonderful ❤️❤️❤️🇦🇺🇬🇧

@abigailgerlach5443 8 ай бұрын

I think that was easily the most creative Morris Dancing I've ever seen! Well done!

@PongoZydeco 6 ай бұрын

I return to this all the time, best beltane morris i think love the civilien!

@student22044 7 ай бұрын

I saw these dancers in Chippenham, they are great 👍🏻 You can see them in May at Chippenham Folk Festival.

@eurogael 2 ай бұрын

I love the little girl joining in on the back left about the 50 second mark. Lovely to see the old traditions still going strong

@iamcarbonandotherbits.8039 7 ай бұрын

Very goth my kids loved it, now they want to go see them live.😊

@irishka_zolotse 7 ай бұрын

Very cool, loved their costumes and the heavy boots stomping, totally awesome, keep up the great job, your culture, and fun of dancing!!!!❤

@PierredeCur 6 ай бұрын

Being a celt migrant to Andalusia where everybody dances the traditional dances like sevillanas and rumbas that are still taught to all kids, and still a dancer at 71, I appreciate stuff like that a lot. 😀

@Lisarata 8 ай бұрын

I love this so much. I have some of those same ancestors and it stirs up something old in my genes. You guys rock!

@fayjones8364 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful

@kathykeeley352 Ай бұрын

Love seeing dances you have a fighting chance of performing yourself.

@lynnekells6163 6 ай бұрын

I think they are the best I’ve seen and the music is great.

@treez439 8 ай бұрын

Its all fun and games until they lead you to the wickerman. 😂

@Bongwater33 8 ай бұрын

Like a flock of gorgeous crows!

@parabellum2126 6 ай бұрын

The tiny girl dancing in the background is so sweet, I hope she grows to keep these ancient traditions going.

@albertreed966 7 ай бұрын

I don't really know what that was all about but...HELL, I really liked it!

@ChefDansHookah 8 ай бұрын

Very nice dance number. I also like how everyone involved in the music and dancing, male and female alike - were wearing tights.

@banta-pd8zj 8 ай бұрын

Now i understand why doc martins were invented. Excellent.

@CRuf-qw4yv 6 ай бұрын

A very Medieval 14th / 15th century Renaissance or Tudor feel to it.. And I love music from the 13th thru 17th century period.

@murtfowler3541 7 ай бұрын

So much fun. People getting together and keeping fit also. Keep tradition alive. The WEF would frown on us having so much fun!

@user-eg5fr3xl6m 7 ай бұрын

And why on earth would they do that?

@alisn.7998 8 ай бұрын

Excellent. Mysterious, too.

@bluebird3042 7 ай бұрын

I'm a long way away in Australia. I love this so much!

@carolcamp4828 8 ай бұрын

Utterly brilliant! Love the little girl joining in too😁

@phil2u48 6 ай бұрын

I love it ! Traditional, but funky as well. The guy with the beard has the nicest legs ! 😂

@maxkatz6366 8 ай бұрын

:O It EXISTS!! the DARK Morris! :O

@junepearl7993 8 ай бұрын

That was super cool. Love the outfits. Great musicians.

@michellejohnson875 7 ай бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏 EXCELLENT 👌👍❤❤❤❤ BRISBANE AUSTRALIA

@barbarabeesley7451 8 ай бұрын

How lovely this was! We must continue to see and hear the traditions of old, when the world was a simpler, more gentle place to be. ❣️

@wwarner6179 8 ай бұрын

This is wonderful!

@user-nx8ii4ef7f 6 ай бұрын

Great to see!

@traceywilliams6119 6 ай бұрын

So much good energy 😊

@keldaogg2157 8 ай бұрын

The Dark Morris

@patdonnelly9392 6 ай бұрын

I'm from New Jersey, USA. Have no clue what's going on here. But, I LOVE IT!!! There's something magical about seeing people dance to drums and the fiddle!

@antveal 6 ай бұрын

It's what we do every Thursday night in Devon in Southwest England!

@patdonnelly9392 6 ай бұрын

@@antveal I'd love to go see it some night. I'll put it on my 'Things I want to Do someday' list!

@papatinpan 5 ай бұрын

Lady out of uniform is rockin it!!

@charliekane135 8 ай бұрын

Modern day Morris Dancing. Tattoos and all. I like it 😆👍

@Oxford322 7 ай бұрын

Loved this !

@Salena905 7 ай бұрын

Wonderful, keep up with these traditional dances , love how younger generations are joining in ❤☺️👏👏

@zoebiboei216 6 ай бұрын

Blady brilliant 🤩

@jfhdragonfly 7 ай бұрын

Love itx❤

@janicerstone1872 7 ай бұрын

Excellent.

@frankwilder9747 Жыл бұрын

Very good indeed 👍

@KittyKeypurr 7 ай бұрын

❤ well done! 👏🥰

@mikehudson8884 4 ай бұрын

The man in the fishnets was amazing....

@SuzzyB52 7 ай бұрын

It's absolutely brilliant. I'm in the Southern Hemisphere and would love to visit.

@user-ov5go7ho5y 6 ай бұрын

Cripes! These people are good!❤

@nicoletta.franziska 7 ай бұрын

Very cool, looks like fun 🤸

@millydollydame 6 ай бұрын

These are definitely my favourite Morris dancers 🖤

@antveal 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@potteringaroundtheworld823 8 ай бұрын

Great show 👏🏼👏🏼😍

@jasminejones7389 7 ай бұрын

whoever said the English are reserved??? This was brilliant!

@Senoncifossimonoi..... 7 ай бұрын

Very cool ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@sharonrigs7999 6 ай бұрын

Nice to see some British Culture 😊 We must preserve it at all costs

@susangrande8142 8 ай бұрын

Wow!! What a huge Morris team, to have TWO sides! Great look! Great dancing! Thank you! I did some Morris and sword dancing 25 years ago (in the US) and it’s great to see again! 😍