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1. The Festival on Fire poster print The Festival on Fire poster print 2nd Annual Folklife Festival of Newfoundland and Labrador - The Festival on Fire. Poster design by Graham Blair
2. Brown, James. March 30, 1992. Robert Smith interviewing James Brown. Brown, James. March 30, 1992. Robert Smith interviewing James Brown. Entertainment and recreation; Robert Smith interviewing James Brown regarding Bonfire Night in the Eastport, Newfoundland area. The informant discusses the story of Guy Fawkes, where the fires are held, materials used in the fire, the ages of people attending certain fires, food and drink consumed at the fires, and activities around the fire.
3. Brown, Corine, March, 30, 1992. Robert Smith interviewing Corine Brown. Brown, Corine, March, 30, 1992. Robert Smith interviewing Corine Brown. Entertainment and recreation; Robert Smith interviewing Corine Brown regarding Bonfire Night in the Eastport, Newfoundland area. The informant discusses the history of Guy Fawkes, how teenagers and older people would attend different fires, making a Guy Fawkes figure to burn, gathering material to burn, stealing other peoples' burning material, food and drink consumed at the fire, and the size of fires.
4. Mercer, Arthur and Eugene, Nov. 14, 1992. Nichole Mercer interviewing Arthur and Eugene Mercer. Mercer, Arthur and Eugene, Nov. 14, 1992. Nichole Mercer interviewing Arthur and Eugene Mercer. Entertainment and recreation; Nichole Mercer interviewing Arthur and Eugene Mercer regarding Bonfire Night in Shearstown, Newfoundland. The informants discuss who participated, the material burned, how the material was collected, how long the fire would last, and why people took part.
5. Bonfire Celebration in Brigus, Newfoundland Bonfire Celebration in Brigus, Newfoundland Entertainment and recreation; A video documenting the preparation and celebration of Bonfire Night in Brigus, Newfoundland. Directed by Catherine Schwoeffermann.
6. Shears, Grace, October 14, 2010. Dale Jarvis interviewing Grace Shears. Shears, Grace, October 14, 2010. Dale Jarvis interviewing Grace Shears. Entertainment and recreation; Dale Jarvis interviewing Grace Shears regarding Bonfire Night in Robinsons, Newfoundland. The informant discusses bonfires, the people involved in the fire, the materials burned, and the story of Guy Fawkes.
7. Parsons, Carolyn, October 19, 2010. Dale Jarvis interviewing Carolyn Parsons. Parsons, Carolyn, October 19, 2010. Dale Jarvis interviewing Carolyn Parsons. Entertainment and recreation; Dale Jarvis interviewing Carolyn Parsons regarding Bonfire Night in Change Islands, Newfoundland. The informant discusses various bonfires in her community, gathering material to burn, competitions to have the biggest bonfire, who would tend the fire, playing games around the fire, and keeping the tradition alive.
8. Sooley, Carl, October 20, 2010. Dale Jarvis interviewing Carl Sooley Sooley, Carl, October 20, 2010. Dale Jarvis interviewing Carl Sooley Entertainment and recreation; Dale Jarvis interviewing Carl Sooley regarding Bonfire Night in Heart's Delight, Newfoundland. The informant sings and discusses a song about a historic bonfire in Heart's Delight when a Schooner was burned. The informant also discusses gathering materials to burn, who was involved in bonfires, the Guy Fawkes story, locations of fires, and how the bonfire tradition has changed.
9. Martin, Robin. Dale Jarvis interviews Robin Martin, Military Animation Specialist, Parks Canada, regarding Martin, Robin. Dale Jarvis interviews Robin Martin, Military Animation Specialist, Parks Canada, regarding Bonfire Night. Entertainment and recreation; Dale Jarvis interviews Robin Martin, Military Animation Specialist, Parks Canada, regarding Bonfire Night. The informant discusses the history of Guy Fawkes Night, as well as the celebration of the event in Newfoundland.
10. Kelloway, Duke, Apr. 2, 1992. Brian Hennebury interviewing Duke Kelloway. Kelloway, Duke, Apr. 2, 1992. Brian Hennebury interviewing Duke Kelloway. Entertainment and recreation; Brian Hennebury interviewing Duke Kelloway regarding Bonfire Night in Wesleyville, Newfoundland. The informant discusses bonfire nights from his childhood, lighting multiple fires in the area, preparing for the fire, the people involved, competitions to have the biggest fire, gathering material to burn, activities around the fire, and how the tradition has changed over time.
11. Fire, Culture, and Festival: a Public Talk on World Fire Traditions. Fire, Culture, and Festival: a Public Talk on World Fire Traditions. Entertainment and recreation; A panel discussion regarding world fire traditions. Phillip Hiscock discusses Newfoundland fire traditions, including the history of bonfire night and how it is celebrated. Ebrahim Monajemi discusses fire traditions in Iran, including his boyhood memories of New Year festivities in Iran.
12. Quilty, Joyce, October 21, 2010. Dale Jarvis interviewing Joyce Quilty. Quilty, Joyce, October 21, 2010. Dale Jarvis interviewing Joyce Quilty. Entertainment and recreation; Dale Jarvis interviewing Joyce Quilty regarding Bonfire Night in Lethbridge, Newfoundland. The informant discusses who was involved in the bonfire, collecting material to burn, where the fire was held, the number of fires in the community, the competition to have the biggest fire, and how the tradition has changed.
13. Participants in the 2009 Mummers Parade, St. John's, 26. Participants in the 2009 Mummers Parade, St. John's, 26. Entertainment and recreation; Festivals; Mummering Taking place on December 20, 2009, The Mummers Parade travelled through the streets of St. John's and ended at The Rooms. Here particpants of the parade gather at The Rooms.
14. Participants in the 2009 Mummers Parade, St. John's, 24. Participants in the 2009 Mummers Parade, St. John's, 24. Entertainment and recreation; Festivals; Mummering Taking place on December 20, 2009, The Mummers Parade travelled through the streets of St. John's and ended at The Rooms. Here particpants of the parade gather at The Rooms.
15. Participants in the 2009 Mummers Parade, St. John's, 20. Participants in the 2009 Mummers Parade, St. John's, 20. Entertainment and recreation; Festivals; Mummering Taking place on December 20, 2009, The Mummers Parade travelled through the streets of St. John's and ended at The Rooms. Here particpants of the parade gather at The Rooms.
16. Participants in the 2009 Mummers Parade, St. John's, 40. Participants in the 2009 Mummers Parade, St. John's, 40. Entertainment and recreation; Festivals; Mummering Taking place on December 20, 2009, The Mummers Parade travelled through the streets of St. John's and ended at The Rooms. Here particpants of the parade gather at The Rooms.
17. Participants in the 2009 Mummers Parade, St. John's, 3. Participants in the 2009 Mummers Parade, St. John's, 3. Entertainment and recreation; Festivals; Mummering Taking place on December 20, 2009, The Mummers Parade travelled through the streets of St. John's and ended at The Rooms. Here particpants of the parade gather at The Rooms.
18. Children dressed as mummers during 2009 Folklife Festival, St. John's Children dressed as mummers during 2009 Folklife Festival, St. John's Entertainment and recreation; Festivals; Mummering; McPherson Elementary students dressing as mummers while learning about the Newfoundland Christmas tradition during the 2009 Folklife Festival, St. John's.
19. Participants in the 2009 Mummers Parade, St. John's, 28. Participants in the 2009 Mummers Parade, St. John's, 28. Entertainment and recreation; Festivals; Mummering Taking place on December 20, 2009, The Mummers Parade travelled through the streets of St. John's and ended at The Rooms. Here particpants of the parade gather at The Rooms.
20. Children dressed as mummers during 2009 Folklife Festival, St. John's Children dressed as mummers during 2009 Folklife Festival, St. John's Entertainment and recreation; Festivals; Mummering; McPherson Elementary students dressing as mummers while learning about the Newfoundland Christmas tradition during the 2009 Folklife Festival, St. John's.
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