Shown on BBC Spotlight the Padstow May Day 2007. Although its origins are unclear, it most likely stems from an ancient fertility rite, perhaps the Celtic festival of Beltane. The festival starts at m
Penglaz is the town 'Obby 'Oss of Penzance, Cornwall UK. Appearing at Midsummer (Golowan) and at Midwinter (Montol) she represents the seasonal death & rebirth energies. She is led by the 'Teazer' kno
May 1st 2008. The Blue 'Oss appears at 10 am from the Institute and tours the town with its entourage. The Red 'Oss and its supporters leave The Golden Lion an hour later. Both return around midday to
Padstow May Day Festival Music Obby Oss's Here is a recording I made using a stereo microphone setup at one of the many mayday festivals that I have attended in padstow, it was either 2002 or 2003. Al
