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Jane Austen Fans Honour 250 Years of the Beloved Author's Birth with Grand Balls and Dancing
About 2,000 people in Regency costumes parade in Bath during a 10-day festival celebrating Jane Austen's 250th birth anniversary with historical dances and costumed balls.
- This weekend, thousands of Jane Austen enthusiasts, known as Janeites, are gathering in Bath to take part in a 10-day event honoring the 250th anniversary of the author’s birth.
- This festival occurs as renewed interest in Austen and Regency style grows, partly inspired by the popularity of the Netflix show Bridgerton, set in Bath’s Regency era setting.
- The event includes a Regency-themed costumed parade featuring around 2,000 participants marching through Bath, accompanied by balls, tours, film screenings, and traditional dances that reflect the period familiar to Jane Austen and the figures in her novels.
- Mary Mintz, president of the Hampshire Regency Dancers, mentioned that their group continues to expand because Jane Austen's appeal remains enduring, while Chris Oswald explained that they put considerable effort into accurately recreating the original dances.
- The festival and related activities demonstrate Austen’s lasting appeal across generations and continents, bringing together enthusiasts who immerse themselves in period dances, costumes, music, and literature.
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Jane Austen fans honor 250 years since her birth with grand costumed balls and dancing
Fans of Jane Austen are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the beloved author's birth with costumed balls and themed events. This weekend, thousands of Austen devotees from all over the world are descending on Bath, England, for a 10-day festival…
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Jane Austen fans step back in time to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the beloved author's birth
Fans of Jane Austen are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the beloved author's birth with costumed balls and themed events.
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