This is a lovely film from 1953 about the 'Obby 'Oss festival, which is held every May Day in the Cornish town of Padstow.
Those taking part are convinced of the festival's ancient roots, though historians (well, Wikipedia) say there's no evidence to suggest that it began earlier than the 18th century.
But that has never taken away from anyone's fun on the day or in the run up to it, and no one gets burnt in a wicker man.
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Otley folk festival (september every year) in the past have done the 'Oss' Dance but I do not know as yet if they are doing it this year
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