According to legend St Piran was born in Ireland in the 6th century. He was renowned for his miraculous deeds but a group of kings grew afraid of his powers. They put a millstone round his neck and threw him from a cliff into the sea. As he fell thunder and lightening raged around him but, as he reached the sea level, the tempest calmed and he floated on the stone towards the Cornish shore. After days at sea he landed on the beach that bears his name Perranporth...the cove or harbour of St Piran...on the north coast. He built a chapel in the sand dunes and the Cornish people flocked to see him as news of his teachings spread further afield. (Nowadays people come from all over the world to trace the history of this oratory and the so called 'lost church').
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One day he noticed a stream of silver white metal flowing from the black stone of his hearth. He went on to teach the local people how to extract the mineral - tin - from the rock. The resulting celebrations lasted many days and gave rise to the expression 'drunk as a Perraner'. Over the years the reputation of 'Saint' Piran grew and now his image and flag are recognised all over the world. Each year, St Piran's story is retold in a drama on the dunes near Perranporth's 'lost' church on the Sunday nearest to 5 March. These community projects - based in the parish of Perranzabuloe - have become increasingly popular over the years with the performaces attracting 'one and all' from all over the world. There are several events that happen each year to celebrate St Piran. If you're unable to get to them, then 91热爆 Radio Cornwall will be covering many of the events. Join Tiffany Truscott on Saturdays from 6-9am, again on Cornwall Connected from 2pm, and Emma Lloyd, weekdays from 2.30-5pm.听 Here are some of the events still to come for St Piran's Day 2007: Monday 5 March St Piran's Day Walk, from Bude Surf Life Saving Club. It will be lead by an Irish Piper over the cliffs, with refreshments afterwards at the Bude SLSC. A Cornish folk band will end the event at the Tree Inn, Stratton in the evening. (TBC) Flag Raising and Processions from 6pm at Launceston Castle. There will be a Bagpipe salutation of the flag followed by a procession of dancers and musicians through the town to Harvey's Pub for pasties, beers and a music session. Friday 9 March Cornish Troyl - 8pm at Lanhydrock Memorial Hall. This will be a Troyl/Ceilidh with Tan Ha Dowr, Pyba and 'Come all ye Band' No entrance tickets, collection on the door to cover the hall costs. Bring your own refreshments. Contact Alison: 01208 831 642 Sunday 11 March Perrantide Evensong in Cornish. This will take place at Perranarworthal from 3pm | 
