Aspects of Kirkwall 4: The Ba
- Media type
- Film
Aspects of Kirkwall 4: The Ba · Aspects of Kirkwall 4: The Ba · MOVIE
Documentary 1980
About this title
The streets of Kirkwall, Orkney come to a standstill as the "Down the Gates" and the "Up the Gates" battle it out in this traditional Norse ball game. Margaret Tait records the sights and sounds of this game 1954 - 1980, the commentary featuring interview with Ba' winners, music and poetry.