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Fool’s Paradise: A Presentation on the Ribbon Fool Tradition 

when?

Thursday, December 8

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

 

 

where?

The Rooms

9 Bonaventure Avenue

St. John's 

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Free Event

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Seating is limited, please reserve your free ticket online at therooms.ca or by calling 757-8090.

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If you've spent the holiday season in Newfoundland you likely know all about the wildly fun practice of mummering. But have you heard of Ribbon Fools?
 

“Ribbon Fools” are peculiar characters, with spectacular rigs covered in crêpe paper ribbons and distinct ship hats fastened on their heads.
Today, only a few people still have memories of the "fools."

 

Join presenter Terra Barrett and facilitator Dale Jarvis as we explore this little known tradition.


Free event.


Seating is limited, please reserve your free ticket online at The Rooms or by calling 757-8090.

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This event is presented as part of the

Coffee & Culture Series in partnership with The Rooms.

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