Lantern carving workshop
Participants decorate hollowed turnips with paint and stickers and light them as lanterns
Hop-tu-Naa Festival
Port St Mary, Isle of Man
Oct 30, 2026ExpectedSource
Each Halloween, the old thatched houses of Cregneash Folk Village glow for Hop-tu-Naa, the Isle of Man's traditional autumn festival. Visitors carve turnip lanterns and gather by the fire for Manx music, dancing, and storytelling, keeping alive the island's ancient Celtic new-year customs.
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Hop-tu-Naa sing-along
Join in singing the Manx Halloween song with local musicians to learn about cultural heritage
Storytelling by the fire
Gather around a hearth to listen to traditional Manx legends and tales, guided by a storyteller
Where it happens
Cregneash Folk Village
Port St Mary, Isle of Man
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Dress for the setting
Warm clothing
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Feel free to join craft activities and sing-alongs; be respectful when approaching elders o...
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Crowd level: moderate.
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Hop-tu-Naa Festival
Port St Mary, Isle of Man
Each Halloween, the old thatched houses of Cregneash Folk Village glow for Hop-tu-Naa, the Isle of Man's traditional autumn festival. Visitors carve turnip lanterns and gather by the fire for Manx music, dancing, and storytelling, keeping alive the island's ancient Celtic new-year customs.
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About Hop-tu-Naa Festival
Hop tu Naa (Oie Houney) in Manx tradition is the ancient Celtic New Year’s Eve and corresponds to All Souls or Samhain. Historically, bonfires were lit to ward off evil spirits as summer ended. Today’s festival echoes those old fire customs and perpetuates Manx folklore, including traditional songs and tales told around firelight.
Wear warm layers and respect quiet moments during storytelling; activities are family-friendly
What visitors should understand
Attendance can be appropriate while active documentation is not. Let local boundaries define your role.
What not to do
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Observation may be enough
Some celebrations are best approached quietly: arrive prepared, follow posted rules, and leave without turning the moment into content.
The story behind it
Hop tu Naa (Oie Houney) in Manx tradition is the ancient Celtic New Year’s Eve and corresponds to All Souls or Samhain. Historically, bonfires were lit to ward off evil spirits as summer ended. Today’s festival echoes those old fire customs and perpetuates Manx folklore, including traditional songs and tales told around firelight.
Key moments to know
Lantern carving workshop
Participants decorate hollowed turnips with paint and stickers and light them as lanterns
Hop-tu-Naa sing-along
Join in singing the Manx Halloween song with local musicians to learn about cultural heritage
Storytelling by the fire
Gather around a hearth to listen to traditional Manx legends and tales, guided by a storyteller
How to show up well
respectful presence
Dress for the setting
Warm clothing
Keep the visit respectful
Feel free to join craft activities and sing-alongs; be respectful when approaching elders or storytellers
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Oct 30, 2026
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Port St Mary
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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