Thanks guest, but I'm not looking for the "official" version. I'm interested in experiences, impressions, heresay, thoughts on the ancient origins, etc.... Busking certainly plays a big role (or did) as well as the presence of Tinkers (travelling people), and horse trading. Not to mention the drinking!
Its certainly modernized - with sponsors, big stages and sporting events but I have questions about the traditions.
Why 3 days? Why a goat? Why a tower? Why the crown and the kingship? Whats the scattering all about? Who captures the goat? Is it true they used to band his horns? What songs might have originated at this particular fair?