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krampus 2023
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WHITBY KRAMPUS RUN IX
Whitby Krampus Run IX is on Saturday 2nd December makes its ninth journey out to punish the wicked on the streets of Whitby followed in the evening by the infamous Krampus Ball.
Sunday 3rd December is the return of Thee Wyld Hunt with a very special hoss race, who will be Hoss Ov Thee Jahre?
Saturday 2nd December
Again we will be using Chapel on the Hill as our WKRHQ. Some of us will be in there getting ready and changing into our Krampus fell (suit). A good chance to come and meet and greet some of our members and the faces behind the masks.
The venue will also be open from midday for the public and is serving hot drinks, apple strudel and other food and also now has a fully licensed bar.
Younger visitors to come and participate in some activities. You can get your face painted up all beastly, contribute to the cave painting, enjoy the magic tricks of our resident shamen, make Krampus Kards have your photo taken on the Krampus throne and meet Thee Gods and a chance to bag yourself some excellent official WKR loot. Having a roof over our heads here means we can be better prepared for weather that may not be in our favour....Sounds gut to uns.
Also at midday Krampusse will also be out and about around town with St. Niklaus to check in on everyones behaviour and make sure no one is being naughty. The Bandstand (YO21 3PZ) will also be another main location for Krampusse and where you will be able to purchase WKR merchandise which goes to help support the event. The Royal Hotel will also be open to visitors for drinks, food and a bit of shelter.
At 3.30pm the Krampus Parade will start from the Bandstand with the Whitby Pass and all the magickal beasts making their way up to the Whalebones, joined this year by Two Whitby Wyrms as our featured creatures. There will be SFX smoke and lights used on the parade.
Only registered members of WKR are permitted to be in the parade
Again for the finale at the Whalebones we are making a special request of you all....
Bring something you can make and racket with. Something to shake, bash, drum, blow or honk. Let's make an almighty noise for the finale at the Whalebones and drive that dark away.
Then we ask you to make your way safely to Dock End (YO21 1YN) by The Endeavour replica for an awesome display of Fire and Dance from our very special guests and friends Mister Fox.
MISTER FOX
The performance will start at 5.30pm
WKR ART
OVER THE NEIN JAHRES A LOT OF ART HAS BEEN CREATED
Can you find and collect them all? participating shops and locations around town will display a poster with a QR code on it. Scan the code with your phone go where it takes you and download as many pieces of WKR art as you can. Clues to the locations will be on our facebook page. Once you have found as many pieces you can the, first three people to message our facebook page with THE MOST will win a sackful of krampus loot.
The Krampus Ball
hOSTED BY MACKIE
featuring
tAngerinecAt
tAngerinecAt are Zhenia Purpurovsky and Paul Chilton - songwriters, producers, composers, and multi-instrumentalists based in Wales, UK,.formed in Ukraine in 2008.
They craft a spellbinding sonic world using electronic production, hurdy-gurdy, voice, whistles and an array of other sounds.
Their new album Glass hit the top of the charts on Bandcamp and was voted one of Louder Than War's top 100 albums of 2022 It highlights Zhenia’s personal story as a multi-ethnic disabled queer refugee and complex trauma survivor from a working- class background. tAngerinecAt has built a worldwide cult following over the last decade playing hundreds of shows and festivals in the UK, and Europe including a notable appearance at Wave-Gotik-Treffen 2023. Their influences range from artists like Gesaffelstein, Son Lux, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, My Dying Bride, to the ethnic music of the Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains and the films of Sergey Parajanov.
GALDORCRÆFT
Galdorcræft are a dark pagan Neo-folk band based in Stoke-on-Trent in the area of Staffordshire in the UK. Their music has a fusion of ancient and contemporary instruments, our inspiration is gained from history, nature, and the world of the Gods.
Galdorcraeft weaves music into magick, the act of expressing imagination, intent becomes a part of the ritual weaved through rhythm, melodies and vocals.
Matthew Wotton - Vocals Kliff Moon - Bowed Lyre, Moraharpa, Jaw Harp, Kravik Lyre, Bullroarer, Backing Vocals & Percussion.
Marie Moon - Kravik Lyre, Anglo-Saxon Lyre, Horn & Percussion.
Sean Fisher - Logs & Bone Percussion. Willowe - Frame Drums
Rhys Spooner - Floor Drums
ELVUS KRAMPLEY
The 2018, 2019 and 2021 Kommenback Spezial is komming back again in 2023. By popular demand...DER KONIG IS HIER again !!!
You're eyes WILL deceive you WILL believe in miracles. Whitby Krampus Run have tracked him down from his retirement kave in the Alps and enticed him out with a promise of a 1/2 pounder Triple Peanut Butter, Bacon, Cheeseburger and Extra Fried Children (hold the gherkins)You will be enthralled at magik that would usually get you burned at the stake.For Eine Kleine Nacht Entertainment, we bring you the one and only...
ELVÜS KRAMPLEY. "Well you can do anything, but stay off of my blue suede hoofs
Sunday 3rd December
THEE
Watch them compete to be the winner. who will be hörse ov thee jahre?
How far can you throw the Kinder?
Are you the fastest sack in the West?
Join us and join in for the second 'Thee Wyld Hunt and other games
WYLD HUNT
Sunday 4th December at 2.00pm find us on The Abbey Plain, in front of Cholmley House YO22 4JT
Don't forget to pick up your info leaflet from us on the day. Available at The Chapel On the Hill, The Bandstand and other locations
Dare you venture forth to discover the beasts of festive alpine folklore here within the grounds of Papplewick Pumping Station. You had better be good !!
WKR visits
CRESWELL CRAGS
18th NOVEMBER 2023
As the rift closed, the spectral guardian turned to the group of Krampus enthusiasts, now known as the “Guardians of Balance,” and revealed their next quest. They needed to travel to the ice age caves of Creswell Crags—a place where ancient mysteries awaited, and where the echoes of the past held the key to preserving the equilibrium they had fought so hard to restore. Leaving Papplewick Pumping Station behind, the Guardians of Balance embarked on a new adventure. Guided by the ethereal guardian, they journeyed to Creswell Crags, a hidden gem of limestone caves and ancient rock art, known to hold secrets from the Ice Age.
Deep within the Crags, they uncovered cave paintings that told stories of ancient struggles to maintain balance in a world teetering on the edge of survival. It became clear that their mission extended far beyond the streets of Whitby; it was a quest to understand the timeless battle between light and darkness, good and mischief.
Come to Creswell Crags and witness Whitby Krampus Run as they continue to uphold the tradition and folklore of the Krampus Run. You had better be good !!
WKR IX NEIN NINE
2ND - 3RD DECEMBER 2023
Before returning to the streets of Whitby we are making visits further afield to assess the behaviour of some of you to find out if you've been Güt or schlecht
The Whitby Krampus Run is an annual event held in Whitby, England, that brings together a unique blend of folklore, creativity, and festive spirit. Inspired by the traditional Krampus parades in Europe, WKR members dress as Krampus, a mythical creature known in Alpine folklore as the companion of St. Nicholas.
During the event, the streets of Whitby come alive with a spectacular procession. Participants don intricately designed masks, wild costumes, and impressive horns, creating a chilling and mesmerizing atmosphere.
The Whitby Krampus Run celebrates the darker side of the holiday season, embracing the folklore and mythology that surround the Krampus figure.
Spectators and participants alike can expect to be immersed in an otherworldly experience as they witness the sight of Krampus figures marching through the town. The event often includes performances, music, and interactive elements, allowing attendees to engage with the Krampus lore firsthand.
The Whitby Krampus Run not only showcases the creativity and artistic expression of its participants but also serves as a reminder of the diverse cultural traditions that exist around the world. By bringing this unique celebration to Whitby, the event organizers aim to create a memorable experience that sparks intrigue, curiosity, and a sense of community among all who attend.
WKR visits
PAPPLEWICK PUMPING STATION
11th NOVEMBER 2023
Once upon a time, in the heart of Sherwood Forest, a group of mischievous creatures known as Whitby Krampus would spend there summer in hibernation. These mythical beings, a dark and mysterious off shoot of the more famous Krampus from European Alpine folklore, were rumoured to emerge only when the balance between good and evil was in peril. There are age old stories of how they came to this country. Some say shipwrecked on a Whitby shore.
From far in the depths of Sherwood Forest, where the ancient trees whispered secrets of ages long past, a disturbance awakened them. It was a strange energy, an otherworldly force that seemed to call them forth. The creatures gathered under the moonlit canopy of the forest, their horns gleaming in the pale light. The call came from Papplewick, a place held key to restoring the balance in the world. An opportunity, a portal. As the Whitby Krampus made their way, the ancient trees spoke of tales of their past adventures.
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