Tarnin Austa Celebrations.

Tarnin Austa ( "Gates of Summer" or more literally "Passage into Summer") was a celebration held in the city of Gondolin on the first day of summer each year. It was custom to begin a solemn ceremony at midnight, continuing it until dawn of Tarnin Austa. No-one could speak from midnight to daybreak, but upon the rising of the sun the elves would burst into ancient songs, with choirs standing upon the eastern wall. At that time the city was filled with silver lamps, and lights of jeweled colors hung on the branches of the new-leaved trees.

(The Book of Lost Tales, Part Two.)
 

Date:
June 20th, 2016
Time:
8pm BST
Location:
Hudhuinen, Rivendell. (28.7S 5.0 W).

Event details:

Mae Govannan!

The Elves of the Bar-en- Vanimar invite any Elves or Elf-friends in Imladris to attend a celebration dear to their hearts. Many of that House are survivors, or descendants of survivors of the great city of Gondolin, and they continue to remember the 'Gates of Summer', though not without some sorrow.

Yet the festival is a joyful one. Music, dancing, memories recalled are encouraged. Though we may not have the numbers for a great choir, and no eastern wall to stand upon, we can still greet the rising of Anar with music and with hope.

 

OOC details:

This is a predominantly elven event, though any guests of Lord Elrond, of whatever race,are welcome. Please bring lanterns or sparklers if you have them, to be lit when the sun rises, or to symbolise sun rise. There will be a short time of silence (30 seconds was all we could manage) in remembrance of the night time vigil.

Folk are welcome to play music suitable for such an event.

The picnic menu is posted separately.

Please contact any officers of Vanimar or those named below for further details.

Website:
Contact:
Danel, Tingruviel, Sileril, Norliriel

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