Montol Festival 2010 Penzance

  
 
Thursday 16th of December - Tuesday 21st December
 
 
Main Event - Montol Eve 21st of December 2010
 
 
The ancient Cornish traditions of Christmas and Midwinter brought to Life!
The Sun Resplendent, one of the Icons of The Festival.

The Chalking of the Mock

Lescujack Hill fort Panorama

The Montol Beacon

Fyreplay
Guise dancing - Our central tradition
Some more history
The Turkey Rhubarb Band Montol Eve Details
Full Programme 2010  
Community Workshops Rivers of Fire Lantern Parades from 6pm
Montol Gallery From St John's Hall Penzance and other locations in the town. See the lanterns and masked performers wind their way through the streets in the darkness led by the Turkey Rhubarb band and hundreds of people dress in masked Guise style. This year guest appearances from the Hornets and Bagas Crowd. Lord of Misrule and head Guiser to be chosen at 5.45pm
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The Lord of Misrule
Contact
Bagas Torchen
Ceremonies of Montol
Lecudjack Hill fort Beacon Lighting from 6.45pm

Old Penglaz in its Montol Guise.

Bagas Torchen

View from Lescudjack

The Turkey Rhubarb Band

 With performances from the Turkey Rhubarb band, music and dance, and the appearance of the Montol 'Oss Penglaz. Beacon lit by this years lord of misrule. Drums, fire dancing from Fyreplay and the appearance of the mysterious Bagas Torchen, the ceremonial torch carriers.

Chapel Street Road Closure from 8pm and Street Party

The Turkey Rhubarb band and the Penzance Guisers will entertain the public winding their way through the pubs wearing masks and . They will perform the Cornish tradition of "Guise Dancing" at every stop.There will be music in the pubs including a folk session and carol singing. There will be a fire dance display in the streets and much more besides.

10pm Procession.

Join us for the late night torchlit procession in Chapel street. Featuring the final appearance of the year of Penglaz, the chalking of Mock and the burning of Cornish yule log known as the Mock. Join us in the final dance of Montol around the fire.
Video of Montol Rivers of Fire 2009

Important Notice

Although a great deal of effort is directed into the safety aspects of the Montol Festival , fire and lanterns remain potentially dangerous. All persons should carefully note that attendance at Montol will constitute volenti non fit injuria, that is to say you will be deemed to have accepted any risk of injury or damage whatsoever, and no claim in respect thereof will lie against the organiser. If you have any doubt about safety at all do not attend.
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