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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A Holiday Tradition!
Enjoy an afternoon gathering of friends, old and new, as we feature one of our favourite Christmas CBC Land and Sea episodes: The Mummers Show and A Fortune Bay Christmas. A cup of tea and a piece of Christmas cake are included in the cost.
Check out The Rooms’ holiday décor following the program and visit the Giftshop for those last-minute fabulous finds!
Cost: $12 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling (709) 757-8090. Space is limited.