Day of Celebration

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1493

Date Released

13 Jan 1958

Date submitted

8 Jan 1958

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The Premier in India
2. 2Through Solid Rock
3. 3Sideways Splash
4. 4Sequel to a Tragedy
5. 5Gale Force
6. 6Day of Celebration
7. 7Day of Celebration
8. 8Day of Celebration
9. 9Operatic Upset
10. 10Birds on Show
11. 11Blindfold Globe Trotter

Story

Story No. within this Issue

6 / 11

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Epiphany Day in Cyprus. DESCRIPTION: Epiphany Day takes a special form in Cyprus. Heading a procession to Kyrenia harbour, a Bishop took a small cross for the traditional ceremony of baptism. SHOTLIST: Long shot of Kyrenia Church. Shots of procession on its way to harbour. Various shots of priests and bishop as they walk through the streets. Shots at the harbour. Shots of the Cross being lowered into the sea, a boy dives in after it and brings it back again, and hands it to the bishop.

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Customs and traditions; Celebrations and festivals; Religion and belief

Locations

Cyprus; Kyrenia

Card file number

72546

Credits:

Camera

Felix M. Yiaxis

Commentator

Geoffrey Sumner

Length of story (in feet)

134

Story extras:

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