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Helston dances the Flora Day away - in pictures

Helston Flora Day: Dancers make their way through the town
Dancers make their way through the town Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
Helston Flora Day: Dancers follow the Helston town band
Dancers follow the Helston town band as they take part in the early morning dance Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
Helston Flora Day: The Flora Dance is also known as the Furry Dance
The Flora Dance, also known as the Furry Dance, is one of the UK's oldest customs still practised today Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
Helston Flora Day: The Helston town band
The Helston town band Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
Helston Flora Day: Dancers follow the Helston town band
Dancers follow the Helston town band Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
Helston Flora Day: The Helston Town Band leads dancers
The Helston Town Band leads dancers as they take part in the early morning dance at 7am Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
Helston Flora Day: People dance in the early morning light
People dance in the early morning light Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
Helston Flora Day: The Flora Dance celebrates the passing of Winter and arrival of Spring
The Flora Dance celebrates the passing of winter and arrival of spring Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
Helston Flora Day: Performers with the Hal-an-Tow pageant
Performers with the Hal-an-Tow pageant Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
Helston Flora Day: A performer with the Hal-an-Tow pageant takes part in the celebrations
A performer with the Hal-an-Tow pageant takes part in the celebrations Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
Helston Flora Day: The dancing starts at 7am and continues throughout the day
The dancing starts at 7am and continues throughout the day Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
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