Gallery of Beltane Photographs
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The need-fire is created, and from it the torches lit -
The May Queen enters with her handmaidens -
The procession passes under Fire Arch -
The May Queen leads the procession -
The White Women march on through the crowds -
The burning Phoenix and fire-twirling sprites -
The Reds -
The Bonfire lit to welcome the Beltane morning with a ritual dancer
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