Maypole dancing on the green by busylady

Maypole dancing on the green

I used to dance with this group of folk dancers but now I just watch! They perform these traditional maypole dances every year on Bank Holiday Monday on Eaton Socon Green. The rain held off and there were crowds of people enjoying the stalls, games and performances by local groups.
What a great shot.
May 2nd, 2016  
Lovely to see these old customs & dances continue on into the future Judith. I expect you felt like joining in today!
May 2nd, 2016  
Well actually I did, but it was always quite stressful in case you got it wrong!
May 2nd, 2016  
Good that these traditions are continuing and you've captured it so well. It must have been an entertaining day.
May 2nd, 2016  
How lovely to see these old traditions kept alive -- and I love the merriment accompanying the whole affair !
May 2nd, 2016  
very "England" judith :)
May 2nd, 2016  
Lovely capture of this great tradition
May 3rd, 2016  
Lovely tradition. I used to love May Day when we lived in the UK. Although I seem to remember it was always cold.
May 3rd, 2016  
How wonderful to be able to catch this! It has a feeling of timelessness.
May 3rd, 2016  
Wonderful that you were there and the rain stayed away.
May 3rd, 2016  
Ah, the maypole! Haven't seen any of that in a long time!
May 3rd, 2016  
A lovely capture. Takes me back to my childhood and maypole dancing on Empire Day.
May 3rd, 2016  
What a lovely scene! This shot has so much interest in it, and lovely to see that old traditions are still surviving!
May 3rd, 2016  
What a fabulous tradition. Great colorful picture!
May 4th, 2016  
Great capture. This is such an interesting custom. Something I've never seen in the states.
May 6th, 2016  
my 34 year old son and his friends do this every year!!
May 11th, 2016  
Fun!
May 16th, 2016  
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