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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