By Dan Walsh at Vinegar Hill
At dusk, a procession featuring art, music, and performance brightened up Vinegar Hill, driven by the creativity of Wexford’s youth. Dozens of dancers and performers contributed to the carnival atmosphere witnessed this evening.
The second annual The Night Belongs to Youth event was part of this year’s Cruinniú na nÓg, the National Day of Creativity for young people. It was considered a significant event in Wexford.
The event commemorated the historical site and celebrated midsummer, commencing at Father Cullen’s Terrace and concluding at the summit of the renowned hill with a formal procession.
In contrast to over two centuries ago, this time Vinegar Hill experienced no rebellious events; instead, it hosted an immersive spectacle featuring drumming, ceremonial dance, and song.
The event, which was organised by Creative Places Enniscorthy, offered young people the opportunity to collaborate with professional artists, prop makers, and musicians. It was colourful, entertaining and worthwhile and paid tribute to the talent and promise from our precious younger generation.
Deryn O’Callaghan, Director of Creative Places Enniscorthy, told WexfordLocal.com; “The entire event was led by the youth of Wexford. We are very mindful of the history of the area and the significance of the hill to the town, and we wanted to reflect that.”
The Night Belongs to Youth is a Creative Places Enniscorthy (CPE) project, funded by CPE and the Arts Council of Ireland, part of Cruinniú na nÓg, with additional funding from Wexford County Council through the Creative Ireland Programme.
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