{"id":197340,"date":"2026-06-05T11:09:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T10:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=197340"},"modified":"2026-06-05T11:09:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T10:09:10","slug":"the-lives-and-love-hidden-inside-folklore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=197340","title":{"rendered":"The Lives And Love Hidden Inside Folklore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-868b561f413abd8eb49781c8c97f20db wp-block-paragraph\">Some call it tradition, others, old-fashioned. When people hear the word folklore, they often imagine old legends, rural traditions or stories passed down through generations. Yet folklore exists everywhere, not only in history books but in music, festivals, crafts and rituals that continue to shape everyday life across the world. Whether through dance, storytelling or handmade traditions, folklore reflects the values, fears and identities of communities while preserving a connection between past and present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e194d8619f52368028a8d206d7a3bf2e wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Folklore<\/strong><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5a24cd11740db4515dd4e7146bec1c11 wp-block-paragraph\">To some, a folk dance may seem strange, weird or unconnected, but for others it speaks straight to their heart: a link to heritage and family. Folklore can be found in many different forms across the world. Whether expressed through music, dance, festivals or traditional crafts, these practices continue to connect people to cultural memory and collective identity.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e5822868d0b11966d5828c05eaf445fd wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Georgian folk dance<\/strong><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4837b0caca545043abef2feaae0a87b5 wp-block-paragraph\">Georgian folk dance combines movement, music and storytelling through highly <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/the-most-fascinating-story-of-goyas-artistic-transformation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">theatrical<\/a><\/strong> performances shaped by centuries of cultural tradition. Known for its dramatic jumps, precise footwork and flowing group choreography, the dance often reflects themes of courtship, strength, celebration and national identity. Performed during weddings, festivals and community gatherings, these dances create a strong sense of collective participation, where tradition is preserved not only through performance itself but through the people continuing to practice it across generations. Even today, Georgian folk dance remains an important symbol of cultural pride and shared heritage.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u201c\u10d4\u10e0\u10d8\u10e1\u10d8\u10dd\u10dc\u10d8\u201d \u10ea\u10d4\u10d9\u10d5\u10d0 - \u10db\u10d7\u10d8\u10d4\u10d1\u10d8\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hCDBeKenL94?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ddc2a396e0edadf5dc45e857c615ef65 wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional Georgian Dance named &#8216;Imerouli&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2bfc44195a42507ed8d95970c4737ce2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Persian Carpet Weaving<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9a0b50cdc9817a6697fc6d90c4106268 wp-block-paragraph\">Persian carpet weaving reflects centuries of artistic tradition, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/london-craft-week-fell-in-love-with-the-art-of-craftsmanship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">craftsmanship<\/a><\/strong> and cultural storytelling. Each carpet is created through techniques passed down across generations, often within families or local communities. The colours, floral motifs and geometric patterns frequently symbolise regional identity, spirituality or aspects of everyday life, transforming carpets into cultural archives as much as decorative objects. Beyond their aesthetic beauty, these handmade textiles demonstrate how folklore can survive through manual skill and artistic expression, preserving memory and heritage through material culture.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/carpet.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/carpet.jpg?resize=580%2C340&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-197355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/carpet.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/carpet.jpg?resize=300%2C176&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/carpet.jpg?resize=768%2C450&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c331be5cd5d1811d3fdce2bb1cb0acf8 wp-block-paragraph\">Hunting Carpet made by Ghiy\u00e2th-ud-Din J\u00e2mi, wool, cotton and silk, 1542\u20131543,&nbsp;Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1c3844301fc673b87662a182b3c7d3d7 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Dragon Dance in China<\/strong><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c28421dd492754ee93fe7a5e57d7b54e wp-block-paragraph\">The Chinese dragon dance remains one of the most recognisable forms of folk performance in Chinese culture. Traditionally performed during Lunar New Year celebrations and public festivals, the dance combines movement, music and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/flowing-a-waterfall-of-colours-and-symbolism-at-humanae-terrae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">symbolism<\/a><\/strong> to represent prosperity, strength and protection. Large groups of performers work together to animate the dragon, reflecting the importance of coordination and collective participation within the tradition itself. Although deeply rooted in history, the dragon dance continues to appear in modern celebrations around the world, illustrating how folklore adapts while preserving its symbolic meaning.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CNY 18 :: Yau Kung Moon Dragon Dance Routine\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ep6FJmh3jJ4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a9c29fc82a5713f9cb120c8aa7a1056d wp-block-paragraph\">Chinese New Year Dragon Dancing | San Francisco YKM <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14d3a2f1eb64d16f48d934108a23a980 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Songkran in Thailand<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-04dfb503c9828a9c8c5c523cd1788313 wp-block-paragraph\"><br \/>Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year festival, combines spiritual ritual with communal celebration. Originally centred around <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/the-power-and-beauty-of-perfumed-growth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">purification<\/a><\/strong> and renewal, the festival involved gently pouring water over relatives and Buddhist statues as a sign of respect and good fortune for the coming year. Today, Songkran has evolved into large public celebrations where entire communities participate in water festivities across streets and public spaces. Despite its modern transformation, the festival continues to reflect values of renewal, family connection and collective identity within Thai culture.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sr.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"848\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sr.jpg?resize=580%2C848&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-197583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sr.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sr.jpg?resize=205%2C300&amp;ssl=1 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8b6eb67bf9f83939d452db26b2d3378b wp-block-paragraph\">Author Khunmoohan, Songkran festival, Chiang Mai&#8217;s ancient city wall. A cart with a golden Buddha statue is being pulled in a crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dd0c0a3e3b4e164acdc2a69888df01ce wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Inuit Sculpture<\/strong><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b23056aac8d58e1f0b564978fe69fa68 wp-block-paragraph\">Inuit sculpture reflects the close relationship between storytelling, survival and the Arctic <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/lush-transforming-gift-wrapping-with-the-environment-and-art\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">environment<\/a><\/strong>. Using materials such as soapstone, bone and ivory, Inuit artists often depict animals, hunting scenes, spiritual beliefs and everyday life within northern communities. These sculptures preserve cultural memory while expressing a deep connection between people and landscape shaped by generations of adaptation to extreme environments. Beyond artistic expression, Inuit sculpture demonstrates how folklore can survive visually, allowing traditions, beliefs and lived experiences to be transmitted through handmade forms across generations.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/inuit.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"848\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/inuit.jpeg?resize=580%2C848&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-197586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/inuit.jpeg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/inuit.jpeg?resize=205%2C300&amp;ssl=1 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-95f410e7d6bae2d2353626889d48d887 wp-block-paragraph\">Qulliq&nbsp;\u2013 lit to celebrate the creation of&nbsp;Nunavut&nbsp;Territory of Canada on April 1, 1999<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a3af33d8471d4934b77478acb22dc207 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Transhumance<\/strong><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8064d9a8381ee4924072f1055d59af96 wp-block-paragraph\">Transhumance refers to the seasonal movement of livestock between grazing regions, a tradition practised in various parts of the world for centuries. Beyond its agricultural function, transhumance has developed into a cultural ritual shaped by shared knowledge, family cooperation and connection to the natural landscape. In many communities, these journeys are accompanied by local festivals, music and celebrations marking the changing seasons. The tradition reflects how folklore can emerge directly from everyday life, transforming practical routines into symbols of identity, continuity and belonging.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tranhsumance.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tranhsumance.jpeg?resize=580%2C340&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-197590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tranhsumance.jpeg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tranhsumance.jpeg?resize=300%2C176&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tranhsumance.jpeg?resize=768%2C450&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3f69f48ad8d1e3e03d1670354e4b2a6a wp-block-paragraph\">Sheep on the road between Entrevaux and Annot, France<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c7cf4dfb35982cf665e53849e7af18ce wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What In The Folk?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5a037e4a18b49d2bdab85f436d965134 wp-block-paragraph\">Can folklore still exist in modern cities? From 19 to 28 June 2026, the Museum of the Home in London will explore this question through What the Folk?, a nine-day festival dedicated to the traditions, stories and cultural practices that continue to shape contemporary life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-52df44becbb8a42634a13a433e93ef26 wp-block-paragraph\">Bringing together artists, musicians, storytellers and craftspeople, the festival celebrates the diversity of living folk culture through performances, workshops, discussions and community events. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover how traditions are preserved, adapted and reinterpreted across different cultures and generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0bb9fd0df5231458ffba18e45982d59f wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than presenting folklore as something confined to history, What the Folk? highlights its continuing relevance in modern society. By exploring music, dance, storytelling, craftsmanship and collective rituals, the festival demonstrates how folklore remains a powerful way of expressing identity, memory and belonging in an increasingly globalised world.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WTF-website-banner-no-text-1-1120x790-1.webp?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WTF-website-banner-no-text-1-1120x790-1.webp?resize=580%2C409&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-198454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WTF-website-banner-no-text-1-1120x790-1.webp?w=1120&amp;ssl=1 1120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WTF-website-banner-no-text-1-1120x790-1.webp?resize=300%2C212&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WTF-website-banner-no-text-1-1120x790-1.webp?resize=1024%2C722&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WTF-website-banner-no-text-1-1120x790-1.webp?resize=768%2C542&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bb3aa21bfbd8c05bf7c6d689914f279f wp-block-paragraph\">Artwork by Mike Hankin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-80243d79f3adca545540e08b39ce5a9e wp-block-paragraph\">As the What the Folk? festival demonstrates, folklore continues to endure across generations and cultures. Whether expressed through Georgian dance, Persian carpet weaving, the Dragon Dance in China or contemporary festivals such as What the Folk?, these traditions preserve stories, values and ways of life that might otherwise disappear with time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b3515ad75caaac3f15ed4b9ec7204c84 wp-block-paragraph\">The festival\u2019s programme highlights the diversity of contemporary folklore, from African and Caribbean folktales to Vietnamese storytelling traditions, traditional crafts, folk music and community events. By bringing together different cultural perspectives, What the Folk? demonstrates that folklore remains a living tradition rather than a relic of the past. Other highlights include an opening talk from <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/the-enormous-influence-of-the-virgin-mother-in-art\/\" id=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/the-enormous-influence-of-the-virgin-mother-in-art\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Simon Costin,<\/strong><\/a> director of Cornwall\u2019s Museum of Witchcraft; an embroidery workshop based on Lewis Carroll\u2019s Jabberwocky from the Fabled Thread; an exploration of global music with cellist Ezra Escobar; a dive into Vietnamese folk tales with Major Books, a \u2018folkmoot\u2019 hosted by the Folk Union, and a chance to get up close and hands-on with rarely seen folk artefacts from the museum\u2019s collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7fa541756a5b796e832ffe9c4c049fa9 wp-block-paragraph\">Although each culture expresses folklore differently, many traditions share the same purpose: bringing people together, preserving collective memory and creating a sense of belonging. Far from being confined to the past, folklore remains a living part of everyday life, carried forward through music, craftsmanship, storytelling and celebration. In a rapidly changing world, these traditions continue to remind us of the importance of identity, community and the stories we choose to pass on.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c8120a4db3e2832e3fee2b960276faa8 wp-block-paragraph\">If you enjoyed reading<em>&nbsp;The Lives And Love Hidden Inside Folklore<\/em>, then why not read <em><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/an-authentic-homage-to-david-lynchs-artistic-world\/\">An Authentic Homage To David Lynch&#8217;s Artistic World <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/an-authentic-homage-to-david-lynchs-artistic-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-abcb9ce0c1b509383ac8860e6b233a04 wp-block-paragraph\">.Cent Magazine, London.&nbsp;<strong><em>Luxury Mindset<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some call it tradition, others, old-fashioned. 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