The Quincentenary Jig

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1- 8 1s+2s and 3s+4s set and dance RH across, 1s and 3s cast 1 place as 2s and 4s dance up 1 place
9-16 1s+4s+3s (middle 3 couples) dance reflection reels of 3 on sides with 1s dancing in and down to start
17-24 2s+1s and 3s+5s dance double Fig of 8 across with 2s and 5s casting to start
25-32 1s and 3s ½ turn RH to end in middle (1s facing down and 3s up), 1s and 3s set and link and cast down 1 place on own sides. 24153

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

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It is frequently utilised to mark noteworthy historical events or milestones that transpired five centuries ago. Quincentenaries often become platforms for commemorations, academic reflections, and public discourse regarding the impact and enduring significance of the event under consideration. These commemorations typically encompass diverse activities such as exhibitions, conferences, and historical reenactments, all aimed at cultivating a more profound understanding of the historical context and import of the event being remembered.

The term "quincentenary" originates from the Latin words "quinque" and "centum", signifying five and hundred, respectively. Its usage denotes the passage of five centuries since a specific event of historical consequence.