Obby Oss (Padstow May Day)
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Obby Oss (Padstow May Day) is a traditional Cornish May Day festival in Padstow featuring costumed “oss” (hobby horse) processions, music, and dancing to celebrate the coming of summer.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Obby Oss (Padstow May Day) canonical | 1 |
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Cornish cultural tradition
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May Day celebration ⓘ folk festival ⓘ traditional festival ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Obby Oss Day
NERFINISHED
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Padstow May Day NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
British folk traditions
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Cornish identity ⓘ May Day NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithColor |
blue
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red ⓘ |
| celebratedOn | 1 May ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| culturalRegion | Cornwall NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| featuresCharacter |
Blue Ribbon Oss
NERFINISHED
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Mayers ⓘ Old Oss NERFINISHED ⓘ Teaser ⓘ |
| frequency | annual ⓘ |
| hasChant | “Oss Oss, Wee Oss” ⓘ |
| hasCostumeElement |
black skirted costume
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headdress ⓘ hobby horse frame ⓘ mask ⓘ |
| hasHistoricalRoots |
medieval customs
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pagan spring rites ⓘ |
| hasMainElement |
May song
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costumed oss figures ⓘ dancing ⓘ hobby horse procession ⓘ music ⓘ street procession ⓘ |
| hasProcessionRoute | through the streets of Padstow ⓘ |
| hasSong | Padstow May Song NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
celebration of the coming of summer
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fertility ⓘ seasonal renewal ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Cornwall
NERFINISHED
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England ⓘ Padstow NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
continuous local participation
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distinctive hobby horse costume ⓘ |
| performedBy | local Padstow community ⓘ |
| timeOfDay | early morning to late evening ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | yes ⓘ |
| usesInstrument |
accordions
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drums ⓘ melodeons ⓘ |
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