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maypole

Tall wooden pole garlanded with flowers and greenery and often hung with ribbons that are woven into complex patterns by dancers in a ceremonial folk dance. The custom probably originated in ancient fertility rites that involved dancing around a living tree in the springtime. In many European countries, notably England, the pole is set up on May 1 as part of May Day festivities. Similar ribbon dances were performed in India and in pre-Columbian Latin America.
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The day ended with everyone taking part in May pole dancing.
Strictly dance by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
Watched by their parents, the children from each class performed a dance around the may pole.
LAND MARK: May Day at the infant school by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
The children from the International Community School performed the May pole dance; Music Box supplied music and the National Association for the Mentally Handicapped performed the Dabkeh (Dance of The Levant).
The May Fair charity fundraiser by The Star (Amman, Jordan)
 
 
 
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