Dragon of Shandon

Dragon of Shandon A PROJECT BY Cork Community Art Link

Dragon of Shandon 2022

The Dragon of Shandon is back!

Cork Community Art Link is very proud to announce the return of the Dragon Of Shandon Parade in its original form after holding various installations and performances for the past two years due to Covid regulations.

This year, 2022, marks the awakening anew of our giant and beautiful beast, coming out of her slumber and calling out to her legion of otherworldly night creatures to celebrate Samhain, the moment when our human world and the other world, the unseen world of shadows, coexist freely.

Growing bigger and better as it reaches its 17th year, the Dragon of Shandon Parade is the highlight of CCAL’s annual arts calendar, the result of a 3 month outreach and community engagement programme with local artists, over 20 groups and support services working in partnership with local artists to create a cultural hub and provide a friendly and carnival atmosphere within the entire city on Halloween night.

Some of the groups already involved in this year's parade so far are, Cope Foundation, National Learning Network, YMCA, Aisling Cap, Joan Denise School of Dance, Cork City Samba, Circus Factory, The Tribe Dance Academy, UCC Film and Screen Media, Aatma Indian Dance Troupe and many more.

This year CCAL is delighted to announce an International Partnership in the form of two teams coming over from France especially to join the Dragon of Shandon Parade!

One group of artists will create their own float, they are from the cultural association La Bergerie, who hold concerts and various events throughout the year such as theatre workshops and performances, artisan markets, festivals and are involved in many socially engaged projects. The other group is a renowned touring band Santa Machete who is ready to set Samhain on musical fire, by opening the Dragon of Shandon parade so don't miss out!

For more information on La Bergerie visit the links below

La Bergerie RTS (facebook.com)

(16) Rock The Sheep | Facebook

For more information on Santa Machete visit the links below

Santa Machete - Cumbia Del Pescador - Clip#2 - YouTube
▶︎ Santa Machete (bandcamp.com)
Santa Machete (@santa_machete) • Instagram photos and videos

As previous years, The Dragon Of Shandon Parade will start around 7pm on 31st October 2022, more details on exact times and location to be found soon on this website and on our CCAL Website: Cork Community Art Link as well as social media such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Would you like to get involved in the Dragon of Shandon?

If you want to support the project by participating in our workshops; construction, costume, or painting, drop us a line at [email protected]

Join us and be part of an incredible parade for Samhain!

Each year up to 100 individuals take part in our voluntary participation programme learning skills in prop making, mask and costumes, project development and event ma If you want to support the project by participating in our workshops; construction, costume, or painting, drop us a line at [email protected]

Join us and be part of an incredible parade for Samhain!

Each year up to 100 individuals take part in our voluntary participation programme learning skills in prop making, mask and costumes, project development and event management. Some volunteer a couple of hours on the day of the event. Others have a longer term engagement spanning several months. Many return on an annual basis from Ireland, Europe and beyond and leave each year equipped with new skills, learning and friends gained during the course of the project. nagement. Some volunteer a couple of hours on the day of the event. Others have a longer term engagement spanning several months. Many return on an annual basis from Ireland, Europe and beyond and leave each year equipped with new skills, learning and friends gained during the course of the project.

Would you like to support the Dragon of Shandon?

Every donation will help us finance The Dragon of Shandon and assist in covering various costs such as Materials, Equipment, Facilitators Fee's, Saftey, Costumes, Facepainting, Transport, Project Office Supplies, Advertising and General costs for participants/volunteers throughout project and on the day.

Visit our GoFundMe for more information or to make a donation.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ccal-bring-the-dragon-of-shandon-back?qid=0386a1d2e103083c82f4ce2586d5f94f

Go Raibh Mile maith agaibh!

This event is facilitated by Cork Community Art Link.

Dragon of Shandon 2021

It’s nearly that time of year!

The Dragon of Shandon has taken place on Halloween annually since 2006 - the most spectacular street parade in Cork, a celebration and a creative partnership between artists and communities.

Poster Design by Diane O'Reilly

Spectators gathering for The Dragon of Shandon Parade 2016 - Photo by Dragan Tomas

Check the ARCHIVES section of the website for photos and videos!

The Dragon of Shandon parade is made possible only thanks to many participants, volunteers and friends, as well as to the many sponsors who come on board with financial and in kind support.

It is more than a parade or a festival, it's a community project that has involved thousands of participants over the last 12 years, including over 20 community groups, bringing 15,000 spectators onto the streets in 2017.
Despite this huge success, the project largely depends on donations to happen. Your contributions will help us to facilitate free open workshops to the community and to ensure the ongoing success of the Dragon of Shandon.

Thank you!

Reg Charity No. CHY20769

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