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The Mari Lwyd
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Welcome to Uncommon Folk!
An exploration of folk traditions, myths, stories and culture, from stand-up comedians, writers and folklore enthusiasts Dan Mitchell and Col Howarth.
A what? A horse's skull? On a stick? At the front door?
In this debut episode Dan and Col explore the Welsh mid-winter wassailing tradition of the Mari Lwyd: what it is, its origins and what it means to people today, from a personal as well as a cultural perspective.
Dan and Col explore reasons for the Mari Lwyd's incredible revival not only across Wales, but internationally. In this episode they join a Mari Lwyd event in Llantrisant and sing songs for mince pies and tea; they bang pots and pans at an annual wassail, and meet people who observe, preserve and revive the tradition today.
Featuring guest-speakers and contributors:
Dr David R Howell: Researcher, Intangible Cultural Heritage, currently working for the National Museum of Wales. Click here for his latest research paper.
Pat Smith: From the Llantrisant Mari Lwyd and legendary folk group Calennig. Pat runs the Llantrisant Folk Club. Lots of information about all of this can be found here.
http://www.folkwales.org.uk/mari.html
Kelda: artist, skullsandnsheets, and the designer of our amazing logo!
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/skullsandsheets
Beverley Rogers: Director, Gower Unearthed, Researcher and Tour Guide.
https://www.bevrogers.co.uk/
Lori McAlister: Nebraska, instrumental in the founding and directorship of:
Great Plains Welsh Heritage Project - https://welshheritageproject.org/
St David's Welsh Society of Nebraska (Nebraska Welsh)
https://www.facebook.com/SaintDavidsWelshSocietyofNebraska/
The Saint David's Welsh Society of Greater Kansas City (KC Welsh)
https://www.facebook.com/TheWyattsInKC/
PJ: has played the part of the Llantrisant Mari Lwyd for over thirty years.
Mark Richardson: a Gower local.
With written contributions from:
AC Fisher-Aldag: Michigan, author of 'Common Magick'
Antone Linata Minard: Vancouver, Academic - Welsh Language and Folklore
With special thanks to:
Johnny Nigma
Mick Tems
Further Links and Resources:
Trac Cymru: An important source of development, education and preservation of tradition in Wales. Trac offers resources to schools, including a Mari Lwyd flat-pack kit, a Mari Lwyd book and lots of other resources:
https://trac.cymru/en/
Thanks for listening!
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