Highland Village — Milling Frolic

A Milling Frolic is a hands-on living history experience at the Highland Village in Iona, Cape Breton, rooted in centuries-old Gaelic tradition. Communal milling frolics lightened the labour of individuals while maintaining linguistic, cultural, and social bonds, with men and women joining together to assist their neighbours while singing songs appropriate to the task at hand. Participants wet, beat, and shrink freshly woven wool cloth together, all while singing communal choral songs in rhythm — then gather at the table for songs and friendly conversation.

Performance schedule: Daily at 2:00 p.m., Jun 1 – Aug 7 (68 performances)

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