the Celtic Festival of
Samhain
Samhain (a Gaelic word pronounced “SAH-win”) is a religious Gaelic pagan festival which originated from an ancient Celtic spiritual tradition. It is mostly celebrated from 31st October to 1st November every year.
This festival marks the end of the harvest season in autumn and the beginning of the winter season which is referred to as the “darker half” of the year.
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CELEBRATING SAMHAIN WITH A CONTEMPORARY TOUCH
through our Musical events we aim towards honouring the festival of samhain.
KNOW MORE ABOUT SAMHAIN
Ancient Samhain:
Ancient Celts considered Samhain as the most significant of the four quarterly fire festivals. During this time of year, hearth fires were left to burn out in the family while the harvest was gathered. Early texts present Samhain as a mandatory celebration lasting three days and three nights where the community was required to show themselves to local kings or chieftains. Failure to participate was believed to result in punishment from the gods, usually illness or death.
The Wheel of Fire:
After the harvest work was complete, celebrants joined with Druid priests to light a community fire using a wheel that would cause friction and spark flames. The wheel was considered a representation of the sun and used along with prayers. Cattle were sacrificed, and participants took a flame from the communal bonfire back to their home to relight the hearth.
