MORRIS DANCE In addition to the dancers there are often other characters involved. The most common is a fool, who keeps the public amused and the dancers in order with a pig's bladder on a stick. The fool has another important job - that of collecting money from the audience. Another character that you sometimes see is a hobby horse - a huge wooden beast with snapping jaw.
Traditional dancing is not restricted to men, women dance too. In addition to morris dances the festival also featured female clog dancers and molly dancers. Again a number of props are used such as handkerchiefs and these decorated bows. http://web.ukonline.co.uk/conker/conkers-and-ghosts/morris.htm
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