Tá na geataí oscailte - The gates are open. Filmed at Samhain Festival Clonakilty Ireland 2023.

During the ancient Pagan and Celtic Celebration of Samhain, it is said that the veil to the Otherworld thins allowing spirits to pass through. The family's ancestors were honoured and invited home whilst harmful spirits were warded off.
Tá na geataí oscailte - in English: "The gates are open"
A film by @michelcolaci
Produced , filmed and edited by
Michel Colaci
Camera Assistant
Shauna Colaci-Flavin
Medazza Choir Camera & Sound by
Sean Casey
Sound Design & SFX by
Michel Colaci
Music by The Medazza Community Choir and the musicians that played at the Samhain Sessions
Additional Scores & SFX licensed from
Artlist
Special Thanks to
Geata Arts Group for producing such a wonderful festival
The musicians that performed at the Samhain Sessions
The Fire Show performers ROGU (Ronan McLoughlin and Eimhin Shortt)
The Medazza Community Choir
Filmed at Samhain Festival which is produced by Geata Arts Group in Clonakilty, Cork Ireland.
www.samhainfestival.ie

[@cynicalb]

Taking our culture traditions back!

[@marcheleh5134]

Thanks for giving us a glimpse!

[@westcorkdiscovered6643]

Thanks very much for your comment! 🙏

[@TheCuriousCelt]

Brilliant production sir... 👌
What an amazing event kudos to the organisers and the players.
It's so great to see the old festivals being celebrated again. I loved the look on some of the kids faces... 😲😳😀.
Hope I can make it next year. 👍🍀

[@westcorkdiscovered6643]

Thank you very much for your kind comment!! Yeah, the organisers and participants really pulled something magic out of their creative hats. It was a fantastic weekend. Details for next year will be on the festival website and on the West Cork Discovered website and social media. Hope you’ll make it next year.

[@TheCuriousCelt]

@@westcorkdiscovered6643 Thanks Michael. 🍀