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English Folk Dance

It is generally accepted that the Welsh National costume evolved in the late 1700s. The Welsh National Dress though is only for females. There have been attempts to create a welsh kilt for men but this has not really taken off.

The history of the Oak Apple Day in England. English traditions and customs.

The Maasai are a tribal group of Eastern Africa originating and currently living in Kenya and northern Tanzania. Primarily a cattle herding tribe, traditionally families lived in what is known as kraals (circular living quarters made of primarily acacia thorns to keep wild prey from attacking both members as well as prey). Each member of the family and larger tribe has a very distinct role to play with regards to daily life. In traditional / village settings, women concerned with the…

Karma Chameleon

Morris / clog dancers Southwick England

Vogue has done a spot in its July issue on British folklore, with quirky photography by Tim Walker using real folksies for the shoot read more here . . . (image by Tim Walker) A wonderful film due for release next year Ruadhan the Bard the first of a series filmed just around the corner in Whithorn is bringing Scottish folklore to the big screen. Cast members include Margaret Bennet, regarded as Scotlands best folklorist, & Sheila Stewart, acclaimed storyteller and ballad singer. (Image from…