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Thousands join Isle of Man Tynwald Day celebrations

Manx Radio Tynwald Day, 2018Manx Radio
The event is thought to have remained largely unchanged for centuries

Thousands of people have attended the annual Tynwald Day ceremony on the Isle of Man.

The event, thought to have remained largely unchanged for more than 1,000 years, is the only day of the year when parliament is held outside.

During the ceremony all the island's new laws are publicly announced in both English and Manx Gaelic, an act which brings them into effect.

People also have the chance to lobby the law-makers by presenting petitions.

Daphne Caine MHK Daphne Caine and MLC Jane Poole-WilsonDaphne Caine
Politicians Daphne Caine and Jane Poole-Wilson take time for a quick selfie
Culture Vannin Lego TynwaldCulture Vannin
A Lego version of Tynwald Hill is on display at Culture Vannin in St John's
Manxscenes.com Three Legs of ManManxscenes.com
Tynwald Day is a chance for islanders to celebrate the Isle of Man's unique identity
Manx Radio Manx Radio presenters, Tynwald Day 2018Manx Radio
Alan Kneen Manx Flags outside houses on Tynwald Day 2018Alan Kneen
IOM GOV Manx Dancers, Tynwald Day 2018IOM GOV
After the ceremony the celebrations get underway
Mavis Wade Gnomes and Manx flagMavis Wade
A colourful assortment of gnomes added to the pageantry