Fool's Paradise: Exploring the Ribbon Fool Tradition
Date: Dec 8
2:30 pm
- 3:30 pm
Where: Theatre
Mummers Festival
If you've spent the holiday season in Newfoundland you likely know all about the wildly fun practice of mummering. But have you heard of Ribbon Fools?
“Ribbon Fools” are peculiar characters, with spectacular rigs covered in crêpe paper ribbons and distinct ship hats fastened on their heads.
Today, only a few people still have memories of the "fools." Join presenter Terra Barrett and facilitator Dale Jarvis as we explore this little known tradition.
This free event is presented in partnership with the 2022 Mummers Festival.
Seating is limited, please reserve your free ticket online or by calling 757-8090.
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Drawing on maps, hydrographic charts, textual records and sketches from The Rooms archival collection, hear the story of seasonal French fishermen, les gardiens, and how the Treaty of Utrecht shaped the Petit Nord on Newfoundland’s northern coast.
Tickets: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling 709-757-8090.