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Pagan ceremony heralds in spring and propagation of traditional cider apples in southern New South W
Pagan ceremony heralds in spring and propagation of traditional cider apples in southern New South WalesBlasting gas guns, Morris dancers, a country town choir, and an incantation that goes back to pagan times.
These are all part of bringing together centuries old traditions surrounding cider making and resurrecting many of the apples varieties which have started to enjoy new popularity.
The wassail ceremony, which dates back centuries, is being held at an orchard near Reidsdale just south of Braidwood in the southern part of New South Wales.
Garry Watkins Sully has been joined by around 100 people, including at least one other orchardist, to welcome spring and prepare for what he hopes is s successful apple season.
Wassail would, in the northern hemisphere, be a part of autumn.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-01/wassail-apple-ceremony-cider/6739096#.VeUBvMg63cM.facebook