A meeting of minds!

Submitted by rossco on Mon, 07/09/2018 - 11:46

This year a small group of our members were invited to the Principality of Andorra to experience the fire festival in Andorra La Valle which takes place on the 23^rd of June each year. Many other villages throughout the Pyrenees area have fire ceremonies but in Andorra La Valle they swing Fireballs!

Our hosts were very generous and made our group feel extremely welcome.

A group of Andorrians will be here for Hogmanay this year & we look forward to meeting them.

http://www.fallairesandorralavella.com/

https://visitandorra.com/en/culture/andorra-s-falles-and-fallaires/

What?

Stonehaven Fireballs

The Fireball Ceremony is Stonehaven's unique way to welcome in the New Year and greet friends and neighbours. As the midnight chimes ring out on December 31st, approximately 40 men and women parade up and down the High Street swinging fiercely flaming balls around their heads.

When?

People start to gather in the High Street from 10.00pm onwards on December 31st. The Stonehaven fireball festival starts at midnight, and lasts for approximately 20 minutes.

We have to close access to the High Street when we reach capacity. This can happen any time after 11.00pm, so don't leave it too late or you may be disappointed.

It is followed immediately afterwards by a fireworks display.

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Where?

The Stonehaven Fireball Ceremony takes place on the High Street, Stonehaven.

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Fireballs Webcam

Can't attend the fireballs in person? Don't worry - we've got you covered! We've mounted a web cam on the clock tower to give you a bird's eye view of the fireballs.

Tickets

There is no entry fee for visitors coming to watch the fireballs ceremony and tickets are not required.

There is an opportunity to make a donation when you enter the event, and these donations help Stonehaven Fireballs Association with the costs associated with running the ceremony.

All donations are very greatfully received.