An annual celebration of the traditions of May Day in Penzance Next celebration of the May Horns - Sunday May 1st 2011 |
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The Penzance May Day Celebrations were once as famous as their celtic cousins in Padstow and Helston. Described by famous writers such as Sir James Frazer in the "Golden Bough" and others. The people of Penzance would welcome in the Summer by blowing horns and sycamore may whistles, picnicking, dancing and banging drums. In 2008 a small group revived these customs for the benefit of the people of Cornwall. Pictures above from 2009. 2009 details join us for our celebration of the coming of summer for full details of the traditions of the May Horns click here This Years Event. May Horns 2010 Sunday May 2nd Celebrating Community and Cornish Tradition At Trereife house on the main a30 Woodlands, Beautiful house and lovely grounds A day of Family Workshops, Skills sharing and exciting events from 10 - 4pm May Horns Picnic at 12pm Open music session, Cornish Dancing and May whistle making to follow. All welcome Booking essential for workshops and skills sharing - details phone Lesley Bradley-Peer 01736 331107 Main Event May Horns Procession 8pm Leaving from outside the Tolcarne Inn, Newlyn at 8pm proceeding through the back lanes of the town blowing horns, banging drums and calling in the spirit of summer as is the ancient tradition. Led by a master of ceremonies the lady of the may and the green man. Please wear white or green, decorate yourselves with greenery or flowers and bring a horn – all welcome Fire Show and Beacon lighting 10pm Jubilee Pool (Subject to confirmation) Picture below from 2008.
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