The Samhuinn Fire Festival is a modern reimagining of a Celtic traditions
Thousands of people gathered in Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park on Halloween night to celebrate the annual Samhuinn Fire Festival.
The ancient Celtic tradition marks the end of the warmer months and the start of the winter season, retelling the tales of the turning wheel as the seasons change.
The battle between the summer and winter queens was brought to life by fire dancing, acrobatics, drumming and vibrant costumes.
It is the counterpart to the Beltane Fire Festival, which is held on 30 April.
Siri Pantzar
More than 6,000 people attended the event at Holyrood Park
Crow Mackie
It is inspired by the Celtic tales of the turning of the wheel
Sebastien Lemaire
The audience witnessed a reimagination of the battle between the summer and winter queens
Simone Mckenzie
The Cailleach, a Celtic goddess of the cold and winds watches over the battle to decide its fate
Ross Cameron
The Cailleach is said to determine the winter’s length and harshness
Mike Cookson
It also shows the transition that many aspects of life embark on when seasons change
Daniel Cass Senior
Despite the wind, the flames continued to burn, lighting up the park
Braven Davenport Photography
The festival was revived in 1988
Izzy Henry
It is the sister event of the Beltane Fire Festival which is held on 30 April
Edinburgh
Source link
About the Author
805rickfrederiksen
This author has not added a biography. Meanwhile 805rickfrederiksen has contributed 5650 posts.
Click here
to view them.
