The story follows a prince who terrorizes a plague-ridden peasantry while merrymaking in a lonely castle with his jaded courtiers.
It is also associated with the urge for freedom and exploration, humanitarian and protecting roles, and with gambling and merrymaking.
Together they would drink toddythe only liquor known to themand their merrymaking often went on for a whole day.
This celebration is a combination of merrymaking, thanksgiving, and prayers for a good harvest, good health and good luck.
However, the importance of merrymaking at weddings was not diminished, and musicians came forth to fill that niche, klezmorim.
The merrymaking intensifies when the alakayo, a dancing clown, chases the ladies, stopping only when coins are thrown to him on the ground.
This is a group event where a certain type of tender onions (calots) are barbecued outdoors, among much feasting and merrymaking with family and friends.
By nightfall, the real fun begins with music, song and dance, merrymaking and general gaiety in anticipation of the water festival.
