by spendlove Moderator 09 Jan 2016

I know that some of you are interested in strange customs from foreign parts so here are some pictures of our local Plough Play. The story is always the same - boy meets girl but is recruited to the army so girl need to find new boy. The girls are played by the hairiest men in the group. The play includes traditional songs and dances (including a sword dance). It doesn't really make much sense, but a good time is had by all and money is raised for charity.

The plough play is a tradition dating back to medieval times.

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by dee 09 Jan 2016

Thanks for posting. Nice to see different activities in other places

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by lbrow 09 Jan 2016

Oh I love it, I love it!. Would love to be able to see in person. Thank you Sue for posting these./Lillian

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by 02kar Moderator 09 Jan 2016

I love to see the traditions from all over the world. And this tradition looks like it is so much fun. I wish I could be there to enjoy it with you.

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by dragonflyer 09 Jan 2016

What a Riot...do you and Mike participate or just enjoy the folly?

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spendlove by spendlove 09 Jan 2016

Just took lots of pictures!

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by ethan 09 Jan 2016

Are you only an onlooker or are you in the photo Sue?.

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spendlove by spendlove 09 Jan 2016

I was strictly behind the camera!

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by marfa 09 Jan 2016

seems it was so a fun game :-)

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