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Flitters: the Manx Easter tradition

Culture Vannin highlights old custom

A traditional Manx custom on Good Friday is being revived, bosses at Culture Vannin say.

 

Similar to other nations, Islanders have traditionally marked the day by eating fish.

 

However, a general tradition locally has a particular twist.

 

James Franklin of Culture Vannin says historically breakfast on the Island on this day had to comprise of a specific type of fish: (play audio)

 

The film is available at culturevannin.im

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