Mazey day is part of the week long Golowan festival celebrated Midsummer. The theme for this year is the never ending story.
The golowan festival (Cornish for midsummer) is the festival of St John held in Penzance each year in late June. Although it is an old tradition, it was not practiced in the area until 1991 when a group of artists and local schools revived the celebration in order to remember the local area heritage. The festival is a week long, culminating in the Mazey weekend and notably mazey day on the Saturday.
Golowan was one of the last mid summer festivals practiced in Cornwall. In the 1890’s, the Penzance government outlawed the festival due to the rising insurance premiums for the towns business community. Traditionally the towns streets were lined with alight tar barrels which were paraded around. The surrounding hills had bonfires set at the top, throwing dancing shadows all around mounts bay and beyond.
Hey Ruby, welcome to 365! We've been paired for this week's push challenge. I've looked at your photos so far; love your images of the Mediterranean and Spain--also the ones of your pets, and this one too! I've never been to Cornwall, so I'd like to challenge you to take a photo/s that might capture a bit of its loveliness. Sound ok? On my profile you can read a list of the push challenges I've been given so far---look forward to hearing from you!
@romeheather Hi Heather... Thank you for your lovely comments about my photos. I've also had a nosey through yours... I love the variety you have. I'm very new to photography and you're only my 2nd get pushed challenger... so... I've never been to Italy so I think I would like you to capture Rome's street life... maybe a Italian Mamma? I too hope this is ok. Thanks :)
