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Dancing the Sun Down.

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Lydia Catterall
Oct 29, 2023
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I have neglected dusk. Until now.

Artist and marginalised folklore academic, Lucy Wright, is instigating a new tradition. Whilst ‘dancing the sun up’ as part of May Day celebrations is widely practiced, there is not yet a moment for dancing it down. Enter ‘Dusking’; a dance (with your body, your eyes, your heart or your mind) to thank the sun for its Summering, and welcome the gifts that come with a time in the year where we see a little less of her. You can read more, and hear the myriad of ways to take part from wherever you are, by reading this.

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