Join us on Friday evening, August 28th for chant and ritual for the holiday of Lughnasadh! In traditions from the North Atlantic Islands (Ireland, Scotland and England), August heralds the first large grain harvests of the fall. Fruits and wild greens are also in abundance- and it's time to celebrate! At this event, we'll chant songs on themes of harvest and the ancient Irish celebration of Lughnasadh- a festival marked by athleticism, peace & feasting. We will learn folklore and songs for the beings Lugh and Tailtiu, who are especially recognized at this holiday.
We will largely be singing layered songs and chants we’ve enjoyed at past Lughnasadh events- building the energy with collective songs new for some and familiar to others.
WHAT TO BRING (These are all optional but encouraged)
A water bottle. Snacks to eat during our breaks
More details closer to the event!
When: Friday evening, August 28th, 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Please arrive before 6:30- the container will be closed at 6:30pm.
Where: Fellowship Hall at the Land of the Sky UCC, 15 Overbrook Place, Asheville 28805
Parking: Parking is available in an upper lot and lower lot of the church. To find the Fellowship Hall, walk past the sanctuary building (which has rocking chairs out front) and enter the orange door of the education wing (a separate building adjacent to the sanctuary).
Payment: $15-$35 sliding scale. REGISTER HERE
Sick Policy: Please be conscientious about health- if you are experiencing any respiratory symptoms, please wear an N95, or if you are actively sick, please stay home to protect our singing community.
Short portions of this event will be recorded for social media purposes
About Singing for Catharsis: In this space, Saro Lynch-Thomason teaches easy-to-learn songs that we sing for extended periods of time to help us move into a place of catharsis/relaxation/oxytocin release/altered state that ritual chant has provided for thousands of years. After each song we take time to decompress and talk about our experiences. We will only explore a few songs, some for as long as an hour, and incorporate ritual along the way. Folks are welcome to take breaks during the songs as needed.