How cool was our Burns Night? The coolest, because we were in a huge lantern procession which was one of four that wound it's way downtown, and included timorous beasties,
dragons (I think in honour of Chinese New Year),
Horses (Meg), Ships, Geese,
and so on!! It was great, and although it never really proceeded anywhere after we got off the bridge, it was lovely to be a part of. Geoff and I then dashed home to leave for Glasgow, which was in order to see Cerys Matthews, his dream woman and wonderful singer, who put on a fabulous show!!
However, we missed the best part of the Parade, when Tam O' Shanter, Meg and the witch (made by Trevor Leat, who also makes the Wickerman sculpture for that festival) was lit and burnt in the middle of the river. Here are views from the morning, the parade, and the sacrifice! (courtesy of Ross)
Great Day all round, and Gung Hai Fat Chow to all as well!! Happy Year of the Water Buffalo!!!
5 comments:
WowWowWowWOW!!!!
Looks really cool! Hope they do some festivities in July too!
Funnily enough, this Chinese New Year is known as the Year of the Ox over here! Same thing, different countries.
Wow indeed! It looked all very interesting although I was really amazed at the sculpture on the water.
I want a huge mouse lantern in my garden. How cool!
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