The Dragon of Shandon
A project by Cork Community Art Link & Cork City Communities
A little look behind the scenes of the Dragon of Shandon Parade 2023. Created by the wonderful filmmaker Mickaël Do Couto as part of his Portraits of Cork series.
Re-emerging from the underworld, the 36-foot Dragon made by the hands of the Cork City community will once again prowl the streets escorted by her legion of loyal ghouls, beasts, misfits and spooky creatures to celebrate the ancient tradition of Samhain in a thrilling nighttime parade and Finale Show attracting thousands of spectators, young and old, to Cork City on the 31st of October.
A true grassroots event that began by asking the people of Cork, what do you want in your city? The event has grown into a real-life urban legend and myth, showcasing a night for the community, built by and with the community of Cork City, it is The Dragon of Shandon that belongs to the people of Cork and CCAL need the support of the city to bring her back, bolder and brighter than ever!!
Does this sound like a project you would like to support? Great! Because we need your help! With the growing demand for group participation and our ethos to try and keep providing as many free workshops for the community as we can, CCAL needs the public’s support now more than ever to continue bringing this one of a kind community driven event to the streets of Cork for the benefit of all.
They say it takes a village to raise a child, but to raise a Dragon, we need an entire City!
A true grassroots event that began by asking the people of Cork, what do you want in your city? The event has grown into a real-life urban legend and myth, showcasing a night for the community, built by and with the community of Cork City, it is The Dragon of Shandon that belongs to the people of Cork and CCAL need the support of the city to bring her back, bolder and brighter than ever!!
Does this sound like a project you would like to support? Great! Because we need your help! With the growing demand for group participation and our ethos to try and keep providing as many free workshops for the community as we can, CCAL needs the public’s support now more than ever to continue bringing this one of a kind community driven event to the streets of Cork for the benefit of all.
They say it takes a village to raise a child, but to raise a Dragon, we need an entire City!
Dragon of Shandon 2023Stay tuned for photographs of community workshops and the Dragon of Shandon Parade 2023. We are currently updating our website but keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook.
Register your interest in participating in the Dragon here! 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. |
Reg Charity No. CHY20769
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Cork Community Art LinkCharity No. CHY20769
Address: The Lido, 71 Watercourse Road Blackpool T23 DV24 Cork City, Ireland Telephone: 00353 (0)21 455 3747 Email: info@corkcommunityartlink.com CCAL Website |
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