I was watching a border morris side on Dartmoor (no prizes for guessing who they were) a couple of weeks ago. Lots of dressing up, not much shouting, plenty of lively dancing and clashing of sticks, good music, good mix of ages. Obviously the performers were having a rattling good time, and their enthusiasm communicated itself to the audience, who all joined in the joining in bits. My grandchildren loved it. Far more appealing to watch or be part of than a bunch of grandads waving their hankies about.
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