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Green Man festival cancels burning ceremony over fire risk

Green Man festival cancels burning ceremony over fire risk
BBC Wales Monday 17 August 2026, 16:27 UTC 1 min read
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This year will see changes to the traditional closing ceremony and the burning of the Green Man.

This year will see changes to the traditional closing ceremony and the burning of the Green Man.
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