Britain is a country with a unique blend of many cultures. If you've seen the movie King Arthur certainly remember besides the influence of the Roman, the hooligans in the country also has a variety of traditions such as the Saxon-owned example.
For centuries, the British public both as a culture has developed industrialized countries, was still maintaining their local traditions. What are the examples? We see some, yuk.
1. Morris Dancing
Morris dancing is one of the traditional dances of British society that is usually accompanied by music. Morris dance emphasis on agility and leg strength. Morris dancing is done in groups. The dancers there were carrying sticks, swords, and handkerchiefs as a complement to dance. Though dancing in groups, and adjacent, to the Morris dancers that does not make them worry injured.
2. Worm Charming
This one is very interesting tradition, namely hunting earthworms in a unique way. The 18 participants are only required to comply with rules set. Of which each participant has only hunting area measuring only 3 x 3 m2. Allowed to play any music to lure / fishing worms to come out of the ground. But not allowed to use drugs, including water.
For the first time the competition was held in the village of Nantwich, Cheshire, in 1980. With the implementation that has been organized. And the person who first introduced the sport fishing worms are Tom Shufflebotham, a local resident Nantwich. He introduces this unique sport on July 5, 1980, when he managed to get 511 tails earthworm in half an hour.
3. Straw Bear
Straw Bear Day or Straw Bear is one of the old traditions are held in the UK each January 7th. This traditional festive celebration in a small area of Fenland. A boundary between Huntingdonshire and Cambrudgeshire, including Edelweiss Ramsey area.
Now Strawboer tradition (another name) is believed to initiate future by farming and farm communities around the border. The participants of both adult men and adolescents, using straw costumes ranging from feet to head. And they go knocking on the door of one house to the other while dancing. The dancers will receive a gift from the owner of the house in return. Whether it be food, beer or money.
4. Pearly Kings and Queens
Pearly Kings and Queen, also known as Pearlies, a charity event which is usually held by the working class and working people. And has become a culture of the City of London high society.
The participants Pearly Kings and Queens wear glittery clothing from pearl buttons (pearl), created in the 19th century.
This event was first held by a street sweeper, Henry Croft, who collected money to donate. Furthermore because of perceived value and great benefits, in 1911 made an organization in town pearlies Finchley, north London.
5. Gurning
Egremont Crab Fair is one of the weirdest and unique event in the UK. Its name is very simple wild apple (crabapple). This celebration has been done since the 13th century. It was rumored that the Lord of the Manor (dominance region) handing out apples to the residents. And until now the celebration is still held by the British public.
Even aside from the apple throwing events, parades, in the event is also held competitions Egremont. Such as sugar, up the greasy pole, smoking contests and the most eagerly awaited is a gurning contest.
Gurning contest always invite a lot of attention. Because in addition to funny fun. How not constitute Gurning competition mewajibakan participants to fold his face. This is what makes gurning contest captivate a lot of attention. Does not require specialized expertise or exercise routine. But requires high confidence and a lot of missing teeth. Hence this contest followed by a lot of elderly.
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