| Highland Games at Military Gathering | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tape Master: | 5155 | |
| Catalog #: | 367137 | |
| Clip Number: | 367137-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 170 B | |
| Timecode: | 01:03:58 - 01:05:12 | |
| Location: | Chelmsford, Essex. | |
| Year Shot: | 1917 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENTERTAINMENT/DANCE: Ethnic / Cultural, Scottish LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Essex SPORTS/ATHLETIC GAMES: Highland Games | |
| Description: | Highland Games at a Highland Military Gathering. Opens w/ CU Scotsman in kilt preparing to put a shot -(shotput) - he stands there on 1 leg; jiggling the shot up & down for some time; then gives a hop and turn and throws it from his shoulder. A few other men on field; behind him; Spectators seated in BG. Next the traditional pole toss - - man is pushing long heavy pole up vertically; w/ help of 2 others. Man alone; holding pole; takes a few steps around. finally sorta dips and heaves the thing which turns & bounces on end - but doesn't entirely flip over. Still; it takes a lot of strength. Side view on an outdoor stage a man in full Scottish uniform does a dance; like a jig; as another man plays music on bagpipes. Very energetic. Scotland. festivals. ethnic. National costumes. | |
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