This was the 140th Annual May Queen Crowing. I had the please of meeting the 20006 May Queen. She was a beautiful, clever and delightful girl. Then on Friday was the crowing of the 2007 May Day Queen and her attendents. There were Maypole dancing, ballet performances, Highland dancing and Bagpipes. Members of parliament and the Mayor's office were there too. I was interesting to me that traditons so old and long forgottren by most people were still being held in this age. Though, ay one time the May Queen was sacriiced for a good harvest, i was careful not to tell the Queen any of this. We had the tradional small parade and fireworks at night. The start of many week-end festivites here. I took photos, but not too many are very good. As always, i do try... There was a 1930s firetruck in the parade. Pierre would have liked that. I planted my flowers this morning, it is traditional to do that on this week-end in most of Canada. Here on the island we really do not have to worry about the weather. A few haiku and tanka: Her young eyes fill with tears tonight May Day Queen year over Robe of purple a diamond tiara a glowing Queen Old chestnut tree white candles sway Spring wind Highland dancers young girls twirl thier kilts swords at thier feet The Colour Guard holding the many flags old backs still straight The dark sky full of colours and sound fireworks bring me outside to look with delight |
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