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THE CAULDRON OF PLENTY - AUGUST TRIBAL GATHERING
 
Spirit Horse doesn't want you to be more like others, but rather, to be more like you. And if you stay around with us, for you and your friends, family and children to have some living experience of rooted culture and the foundations of perennial wisdom traditions to draw upon. And this ancient drum of the earth to stamp and sing and dance and dream and weep and pray upon. Alone and together, magically remembering who we are, in service to life.

We engage all the generations, from little ones to youth; youth to adult; adult to elder; elder to ancestor and all of the arts, all the old ways and old stories to have as much wildly exuberant fun as possible keeping the soul of the world alive!

Our gesture is to create a place where the young ones are well looked upon as they grow, and to provide for all of us, some common sanctity that the world at large has lost. And to celebrate life in time honoured style together.

Expect to find the usual talented teachers, inspiring workshops, Children's scene, Men's lodge and Women's Lodge.

All the usual overflowing exuberance, but the emphasis stays on encouraging performance and the performer in everyone.

Remember to bring your outfit for the totally alternative "return to the roots of culture" fashion show, this year's theme 'TRIBAL' - prize for the most weather worthy and beautiful hand-crafted natural fibres.

Manifesting village ceremony together. Everything you normally expect. An extremely popular four days surfing on the wildest edge of arts, and ritual, and starring just about everybody.

Our highly praised club kitchen will be serving delicious, wholesome and reasonably priced meals throughout (or alternatively bring your own supplies.) A meal ticket for the whole event can be purchased upon arrival.
Children's Lodge - pizza making!
Some of our Teachers:

Aboriginal Elder: Francis Firebrace Storyteller, dancer, painter and rememberer of the old ways.
Arabic Dance: Dechen Chodron Learning how to flow with your natural rhythm and inner beauty. A magical, ancient, joyous expression of being.
Drumming and African Dance: Kirby An icon of sassy, forceful, female dynamism chasing the sweet space.
Real Voice: Anthony Johnston Choir creator, ocean bringer, calling and revealing song and passion in us all.
Percussion: Joe Caswell Mythically known to us as Lightning Bow. Hot, exciting, super talented drummer. Setting light to everything he touches. Watch this man. He will be working with Alex and everyone.
Five Rhythms Workshop: Alex Mackay Gabrielle Roth trained; an unassuming, magical and very respected teacher.
Percussion/Woodland Crafts: Simon Secretive powerhouse at the dusty ground of rhythm.
Egyptian Dance: Colleen Modestly walking in a sensual mood. The soul rising in female form. Wonderful. Who could have dreamt this delight?
Didgeridoo: Shining Bear A mountain of a man blowing the primordial note!
Bulgarian Singing: Dessislava Incredible voice and talent from this stylish lady, steeped in Bulgarian tradition.
Salsa: Andy Rae Sensual, Latin-suited, under a hat and 'being it', the Cuban Andy shows us the steps. Also: occasional Sculpture and Clay experience with materials straight from the wild with this experimental artist.
Icelandic Songs and Stories: Sigurburg Sagas and songs from the land of ice and fire.
Animal Posture: Robert of Langley Creature teachers and their medicine from this skilled, experienced hunter.
Story: Deborah Gordon Story, dreamtime, drama, ritual theatre invoked by this fine storyteller and ceremonialist with one hundred percent warrior presence.
Story: Chris Jones Well versed with a great store of ancient lore. Night sky interpretation, powerful ancient epics, encyclopaedic knowledge.
Story: Shivam Heroic tales of transformation. Fierce encouragement and master of ceremonies.
Sufi Poetry: Duncan MacIntosh The pain, the longing and the ecstasy.
Kitchen Genius: Vince A contrary: a hyeka, a storm of gentleness, an unpredictable, hilarious and beautiful, grief-filled contradiction. Love itself and calm and order in any kitchen.
Children's Scene - Children in the Valley Co-ordinated by Fionna Collins, Lynn Kirk, Josie Felce and Luci Wright. In a sensitive and supportive way, the aim is to encourage children to have their own experience in their own circle. Suitable for children of any age who are comfortable without their parents for two or three hours.
Youth Scene: Adam Shining Blade, Nathan Moss More cool pointers on big times with rebellion and responsibility.
Youth Scene: Iona Smith, Jo Moss and Friends: Holding the young women's lodge.
Welsh Language: Brindle Palmer We ask our youthful native speaker to pass it on.
Welsh Song and Poetry : Blaenporth male voice choir Rousing harmony and perfect metre with the great-hearted Blaenporth male voice choir, and their chairman Dick Jones, celebrated poet and well known genius! Diolch yn fawr iawn i chi!

Expect the usual intoxicating brew of teachers, workshops, occasional divine appearances and the often hugely unexpected gesture from you, yourself.
 
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