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Morris Dancers at the Perth Medieval Fayre

Morris dancers performing a version of the folk dance at the Perth Medieval Fayre in Western Australia. The style of the dance is derived from the English villages of the Cotswolds and is characterised by groups of six men dressed in white clothing…

The Kingdom of Lochac

The Kingdom of Lochac is the name used by members of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) for a fictional kingdom comprising Australia, New Zealand and their Antarctic territories. Lochac is one of nineteen kingdoms worldwide. Australia itself…

Tags: Archery, calligraphy, cooking, costume, dance, heraldry, illumination, Kingdom of Lochac, Lochac, martial arts, metalwork, music, re-creation, re-enactment, SCA, Society for Creative Anachronism

Morris Dancers at the Perth Medieval Fayre

Morris dancers performing a version of the folk dance at the Perth Medieval Fayre in Western Australia. The style of the dance is derived from the English villages of the Cotswolds and is characterised by groups of six men dressed in white clothing…

Morris Dancers at the Perth Medieval Fayre, Held at the Supreme Court Gardens, Perth, Western Australia

Morris dancers performing a version of the folk dance at the Perth Medieval Fayre in Western Australia. The style of the dance is derived from the English villages of the Cotswolds and is characterised by groups of six men dressed in white clothing…

History Alive: A Journey Through Time

History Alive: A Journey Through Time is a re-enactment weekend event held by The Queensland Living History Federation (QLHF). The event is held at Fort Lytton National Park and features re-enactment groups covering the period from the Roman Empire…

Tags: Brisbane, carnival, dance, event, Fort Lytton National Park, History Alive, living history, Lytton, market, Qld, QLHF, Queensland, Queensland Living History Federation, re-enactment, tournament

Maypole dancing around Australia

Maypoles and the folk dance associated with them are a popular event, often involving children, at festivals throughout Australia. The origins, and possible symbolism, of Maypole dancing are uncertain but they can be traced back at least as far as…

Tags: ACT, Australian Capital Territory, dance, festival, folk, folk dance, maypole, New South Wales, Norfolk Island, Northern Territory, NSW, NT, Qld, Queensland, SA, South Australia, Tas, Tasmania, Vic, Victoria, WA, Wales, Western Australia

Medieval Education: Medieval and Ancient Programs for Schools

Medieval Education: Medieval and Ancient Programs for Schools are run by Multisensory Education Pty. Ltd., who is based in Melbourne. The group offer educational programs for schools in Victoria. They have a comprehensive array of Medieval Activity…

Longford Morris Dancers, Tasmania

Longford Morris Dancers are a group of Morris Dancers who, although associated with the town of Longford, rehearse in the city of Launceston in Tasmania. The group perform the Cotswold and Borders (the border between Wales and England) versions of…

Tags: Borders Morris, costume, Cotswold Morris, dance, England, folk dance, folk music, Launceston, Longford, Longford Morris Dancers, performance, Tas, Tasmania.

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