The long and short of the Solstice
June 21 – People gather at Stonehenge Monday to mark the longest day of the year, while in Bolivia they celebrate the shortest day in the ancient city of Tiwanku. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
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The long and short of the Solstice
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- What time have these people gathered at Stonehenge?
- How many people have attended?
- Where did they watch the sun rising?
- Where are people celebrating the longest day of the year?
- How many people were arrested and why?
- Where is the shortest day being celebrated?
- What else does the celebration mark?
- Which three things are used as offerings?
- What are they being offered for?
- Which three gods are being honoured?
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