So we have come to the eve of Beltane again this year and all of the preparations are in place for a great celebration. Tomorrow afternoon the good Pagan folk will begin arriving at Mt. Franklin and the crater will be full of life for another celebration of Summer. From all of the responses and RSVPs this year it is shaping up to be a Sabbat that we will remember for years to come.
I would just like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that has contributed to this blog with photos and stories of their time on the mountain. I have re-connected with many long cherished friends and made many new friends to enjoy in the future. Without your help this forum would be filled with only my meagre offerings. I hope that you have all enjoyed this blog and that we can all use it to continue to make Beltane at Mount Franklin better and better with the passing years.
See you all at the mountain!
Blessings
David G Mattichak
A blog devoted to promoting the Southern Hemisphere's longest running event, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2011, the Mount Franklin Annual Pagan Gathering
A damp but sensational weekend. We had such a brilliant time catching up with good people and celebrating the return of the summer with a splendid bonfire, yet another rain-free ritual, feasting, singing, merriment and larks!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much to the organisers and everyone who contributed to making this 29th year of the gathering so enjoyable.
D.