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.

Blasstal is a podcast series by Lecker about food and folklore on the Isle of Man, supported by Culture Vannin.

Hosted and produced by Lucy Dearlove and Katie Callin
Podcast theme music by Mera Royle
Podcast artwork by Vicky Webb
With thanks to all contributors and others who made the series possible!

Music credits:

Manx Folk Dance Music - Guilley Hesheree (The Ploughboy)
Manx Folk Dance Music - Eunyssagh Vona
Manx Folk Dance Music - Hop-tu-Naa

https://culturevannin.bandcamp.com/album/daunseyn-theayagh-vannin-manx-folk-dance-music 
‘Daunseyn Theayagh Vannin: Manx Folk Dance Music’
Manx trad.
Manx Folk Dance Society, 1976.

Caarjyn Cooidjagh - Manannan Beg Ballad
Caarjyn Cooidjagh - Mannin veg veen

With thanks to Annie Kissack

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