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by spendlove 09 Jan 2016 ( edited Jan 09'16 15:20 )
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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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Comments (6)
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by marfa 09 Jan 2016
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seems it was so a fun game :-)
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by ethan 09 Jan 2016
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Are you only an onlooker or are you in the photo Sue?.
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by spendlove 09 Jan 2016
I was strictly behind the camera!
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by dragonflyer 09 Jan 2016
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What a Riot...do you and Mike participate or just enjoy the folly?
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by spendlove 09 Jan 2016
Just took lots of pictures!
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by 02kar 09 Jan 2016
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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 lbrow 09 Jan 2016
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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 dee 09 Jan 2016
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Thanks for posting. Nice to see different activities in other places