Pictures and link to my Youtube video here are from Brighton, we went to Burning of the Clocks which is an annual event where paper lanterns (this year the theme was clocks) are carried through the streets and to the sea front, where they are burned-they represent the release of negatives and the affirmation of hopes, dreams and anticipation of the new Solstice.
Click link below for video
https://youtu.be/h2E0HQm5gYs?feature=shared
This year the lanterns were not burned because it was stormy and the high winds would have made it unsafe with the crowds - there were 28,000 people present, 2000 were lantern carriers ... somehow I was swept into the lantern bearers procession and police barriers were swiftly put up keeping spectators back was not allowed to go back and lost hubby in the crowd but got some fabulous views and was able to enjoy being in the middle of a throng of musicians, dancers and lantern bearers.
The clock on the beach was the focal point for the end of the procession.
The main event was over in an hour and I enjoyed ever moment, it didn't rain either. We managed to get a train despite delays and were back in our home town 40 minutes away in time for a 10pm pizza at our local Weatherspoons and then a one mile walk home.
Brighton's Lanes had some lovely Christmassy windows...
Hope you enjoyed my video link... I will be back in the New Year.
Merry Christmas!
I miss my visits to Brighton!
ReplyDeleteWhat an cool way. To celebrate bringing in longer days.
ReplyDeleteI loved the video link. I've never heard of that celebration before but I think I'd have loved it, that's like a decent sized festival crowd! xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tradition! xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely.
ReplyDeleteSending my good wishes for a Happy New Year.
All the best Jan
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Great idea and creativity behind the community in Brighton's procession to light up the shortest and darkest day of the year with paper lanterns. It makes people reflect on the passing of time, tradition, the commercial side of holidays, Christmas, and other important issues.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a New Happy Year, dear Betty!
Awesome lantern festival dear Betty!
ReplyDeleteThanks for making me part of your beautiful adventure .must be amazing to get into lantern carriers :)
Everything looks great and enjoyable. Such a big crowd. Glad you got home safely afterwards.
Loved the decorations on the way .
Merry Christmas to you and loved ones my friend ❤
Love all the street decs. Sounds like a good night out.Happy New Year when it comes pal.xxx
ReplyDeleteA belated Merry Chrimbo to you Betty and happy 2024!!!!
ReplyDeleteTrust Brighton to put on a good show.
Lovely to see the spectacle on the seafront :) xXx
Hello :=) The festival seems like a fun event, I'm glad you had a good night out.
ReplyDeleteAll the best for 2024
Sonjia.