Blasstal #1: Moots

Lucy Dearlove and Katie Callin (UK 2022)

38 min Episode 1 of 3

In episode 1 of Blasstal, Katie introduces Lucy to the vegetable at the heart of Hop-tu-Naa traditions of the Isle of Man. They explore the island's folklore with poet and folklore expert Annie Kissack, attend a Hop-tu-Naa celebration at Cregneash, carve their own moots, and finally head out Hop-tu-Naa-ing around Peel. Everything you never knew about Moots or turnips and the traditions connected to this underrated root vegetable.

Hosted and produced by Lucy Dearlove and Katie Callin

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