Darkie Day, Cornwall

Somebody told me about this recently, people blacking their faces and wandering around Padstow(?) singing songs about 'niggers', what the fuck is that all about?

How do they get away with it nowadays when there's schools that even ban kids from saying 'Baa baa black sheep'?

Also, when is it and do you have to buy a ticket? :twisted:

 

Its an annual event and involves mummers and odd bods that prance about pretending to be horses and evil spirits.

Very colourful....dates back to the year dot.

Tickets not required but if you intend to visit then get on the hotel room case NOW.