"The name pace is derived from Latin pascha ('Easter') (c.f. the adjective paschal). The drama takes the form of mock combat between the hero and villain, in which the hero is killed and brought back to life, often by a quack doctor. In some the plays the figure of St George smites all challengers, and the fool, Toss Pot, rejoices..........."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pace_Egg_play
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pace_Egg_play
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4 comments:
I guess this is some sort of play?
Sorry Kristin, I should have made it clear.....it's a local annual Easter event [details}
interesting custom. Reminds me of the sham fights at Scarva.
Thanks Paul (to my shame) I had not known about Scarva's 'fights' Yes.It does sound similar.I guess the Orange Marches themselves are a form of 'mock fight' ?
Strange how these traditions still remain near,or just below ,the surface.
Witness the use of a Pipe Band at the recent UKIP Brexit demo in Westminster.....
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