The raising of the maypole

The raising of the maypole is a hard and difficult work. A lot of strong men are needed. It takes a while to raise the maypole and the people watching use to help by cheering on the men doing the work.

Men raising the maypole 

 

The starting signal

The arrival of the decorations for the maypole

Decorating the maypole

The "music band"

The choir

The raising of the maypole

Still raising the maypole...

The maypole

Another picture of the maypole

The dancing around the maypole

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