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Beltane Fire Society

Formed in 1988, Beltane Fire Society is a community arts performance charity that hosts the Beltane Fire Festival and Samhuinn Fire Festival in Edinburgh.

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    Tag: samhuinn 2016

    Who are the Blues?

    Our Samhuinn 2016 Blues talk about the traditions and symbolism of their group identity and role within the Society. The Blues play the role of elders in… Read more “Who are the Blues?”

    October 26, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    Samhuinn busk photos and video

    Last Saturday, we brought drumming, dance, acrobatics and glorious mayhem to the Mound in Edinburgh for an afternoon of busking. We were joined by lots of lovely… Read more “Samhuinn busk photos and video”

    October 25, 2016October 25, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    Fire on a stick!

    Photopoint visited a Torchbearers rehearsal on the Meadows in Edinburgh last week for MORE FIRE! We’re also excited to share this video of the Torchies practicing lighting… Read more “Fire on a stick!”

    October 23, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    Excitement! People have been writing things about Samhuinn 2016

    With Samhuinn 2016 only ten days away, we’d like to share some lovely things people have written about us. Holiday Lettings from Trip Advisor 13th September 2016… Read more “Excitement! People have been writing things about Samhuinn 2016”

    October 21, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    First outdoor walkthrough photos

    On Sunday, everyone taking part in Samhuinn 2016 congregated on the Meadows for our first outdoor full-cast walkthrough rehearsal… You can see lots more photos of Samhuinn… Read more “First outdoor walkthrough photos”

    October 19, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    Family Samhuinn 2016: A spooky invitation to children and their families

    Family Samhuinn is a spooky invitation to children and their families to discover the ancient celebrations of the Celtic New Year via the medium of having loads… Read more “Family Samhuinn 2016: A spooky invitation to children and their families”

    October 17, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

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