How to erect a maypole

[watervole]

See Vera's journal for how they do it in the Czech Republic.  Here  and here.   Admire the 'maidens' working on making the wreath that hangs from the top.

Today, I'm setting up my maypole for a Poole arts event.  I'll see if I can get some photos, though it isn't nearly as good as the Czech one.

This is the first time I'll have used my new sound system, so I'm crossing my fingers for it all to go smoothly.  I'm also hoping to teach adults this time, so maybe I can do some of the more complicated dances.

Comments

[birdsedge.livejournal.com]

Our local school as an old freestanding one which always wobbled. We solved the problems at our local school by getting two of the biggest boys to sit on the feet. I suspect having two left feet pre-selected which boys were chosen, but it was never explicit.

[vjezkova.livejournal.com]

I hope your maypole erecting went nicely and that everything worked!
My fingers are crossed for you!!!!