Wicker ritual @ Castlefest 2024

The Wicker Ritual of Castlefest 2024: We danced on the current of the wind❤️
This year we met the Wicker as Corvus, the messenger of our ancestors. Dancing on the currents of air, the bird of the gods brings messages from the Other World and of your subconscious.
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The Wicker Ritual is an important part of Castlefest.
The large figure, built with woven willow branches, can be found on the Castle Grounds near Forest Stage. On Friday and Saturday during the day, you can place an offering in the Wicker. On Saturday evening, the Wicker is set aflame during the Wicker Ritual.
The ritual of the Wickerman is a pagan custom to celebrate the first harvest and honour the Celtic god Lugh. This day is also known as pagan festival Lughnasadh.
Read more about the Wicker Ritual and our festival on our website:
castlefest.nl/

[@ShockburnVR]

The Ritual was great again this year. Hope that all the messages and wishes have found their places ❤

[@PaulienPrinsen]

Ik moet daar wel van huil wat mooi

[@KevinSchwager1979]

The key highlight of castlefest for me. And the reason I prefer castlefest above all other quite similar festivals in europe. Every year. ❤‍🔥

[@judithstormcrow9073]

I really hope the little girl at 2:30 got reunited with her family! Great teamwork between the visitors and volunteers!

[@CastlefestTV]

She was indeed reunited soon after this moment 😊

[@CalypsoKimRecords]

thank you for sharing this. I sadly had to miss it again

[@akashavamp9210]

I still wonder why spirit was not asked to be present. I know corvus is for death and rebirth, but spirit is a big part of that. I always feel so much power when they come together as spirit and missed it.❤😢

[@DutchyHusky]

Spirit is ever present, especially at the ceremony. To me, it feels we don't need to always invite them, especially for such an intense wicker such as this year. I for sure felt the presence of Spirit this year. I won't lie, this year was one of the most emotional ceremonies for me, having had to deal with the loss of multiple loved ones, and Corvus, alongside Spirit, as well as my dear ones who i attend Castlefest with, really helpt me pull through. They allowed me to let my emotions flow, and give everything a proper place in my life. All i can ask for, is that Corvus and Spirit guided my losses to their rightful place in the life after this life.

[@darkevilone666]

Audio levels are really low. Besides that, it's great to reminisce of a great year once again.

[@luckyhomestead]

Why there is absolutely no sound? :(

[@CastlefestTV]

The sound starts as 1:30 :)

[@DeBaardigeBard]

🤍🐦‍⬛🖤