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For our first edition, we thought we would provide you with a snapshot of Scottish events right across the globe. Please use the Contact Us button, to send us news of your events.
Some highlights from Australia
Scottish Ancestry Group in Victoria, Australia
The Service Group of the Genealogical Society of Victoria Inc. will be meeting on Saturday 18 March, at 1.00 pm in the GSV meeting room. The guest speaker will be Susan McLean, who will give an illustrated talk on Glasgow - the city that re-invented itself.
Further information can be found at GSV Scottish Ancestry Group
Scots of Victoria – Victorian Scottish Regiment Association
The Reunion and Annual General Meeting takes place on Sunday 30th April 2006. If you would like to be included on the mailing list please contact
Ross Ketels
9 Barry Street
Bentleigh 3204
Victoria
Australia
Geelong Highland Gathering - Victoria, 19 March 2006
This event takes place in Queens Park, Geelong. It is a traditional highland gathering featuring pipe bands and a highland dance competition. For further information please contact:
Geelong Highland Gathering Association Inc
PO Box 4309
Geelong
Victoria 3220.
Maclean Highland Gathering - Maclean, North Coast, NSW Australia, 24-25 March 2006
This primarily features a Pipe Band and Highland Dancing competition. Small vendor and clans area. Maclean is a delightful Australian country town on the Clarence River. Many of the electricity poles have been decorated with tartan designs. Please see the website for further information:
http://www.macleanhighlandgathering.com.au/
The Scots School Bathurst Highland Gathering – Bathurst, NSW Australia, 26 March 2006
Features Pipe Bands, Scottish Country Dancing, Highland Dancing Competition, Stalls, Caber Toss. Massed Pipe Band Spectacular.
This is organised by The Scots School they can be contacted through the following details:
Band enquiries - David Carey,
Tel: 02 6337 3192 or 0428 289 285.
Stall enquiries to Belinda Boshier,
Tel: 02 6334 3424 or 0409 158 085
Some highlights from Canada
Scottish Enlightenment and Emigration Lectures at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Vancouver
The SFU is holding a series of lectures as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations. The talks will look at Scottish Enlightenment and Emigration. On the 16th of March Duncan Macmillan of Edinburgh University will discuss Portraiture in Scottish Enlightenment. On April 5th there will be a lecture and a recital of 18th and 19th century songs and pipe music celebrating women. On April 6th there will be a lecture/recital entitled "Ae Fond Kiss". This show will consists of songs by and about women in Enlightened Scotland.
For further details, please contact the Centre for Scottish Studies at Simon Fraser University
Tartan Day in Canada, April 6 2006
Tartan Day in Canada, April 6th, has become a yearly event. The concept of "Tartan Day" began at a meeting of the Federation of Scottish Clans in Nova Scotia on 09 March 1986.
April 6th in Scotland is the date of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320, which states in part: "...It is in truth, not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom -- for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself..."
In Canada's Tartan Day, Canadians are encouraged to wear tartan in commemoration of the contributions of Scots and their descendants to the fabric of society. Tartan Day demonstrates how one can rise above hardships and cruelty with faith in God, determination and dedication.
For further details please see the following: Federation of Scottish Clans in Nova Scotia.
Latha Gàidhlig aig St. F.X. (Gaelic Day at St. F.X.), 18 March 2006
The Celtic Studies Department at St. F.X. University will hold a Gaelic Language Day on Saturday, 18 March 2006. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with morning classes - for Children, Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced - beginning at 10:00 a.m., all at Nicholson Hall, 6th Floor.
Clasaichean aig ceithir ìrean; Clas na Cloinne; òraid is òrain; Luadhadh, Thigibh uile. Classes at 4 levels, plus a children's class; lecture and songs, and Milling Frolic.
The registration fees for the daytime activities will be as follows: $15 Adults, $5 Seniors, $2 Students (high school and post-secondary). Free for children. FREE admission to native Gaelic speakers. Special family rate: $15.00. Fees may be paid at registration.
Email: tsnyder@stfx.ca
Web: Federation of Scottish Clans in Nova Scotia
Tribute to Tartan Day Dinner, 7 April 2006
This event starts at 6:30pm and is sponsored by the Clan Stuart/Stewart Association, St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 3761 Robie St, Halifax.
For tickets please contact Carol Creaser at 902-443-2541
http://scotsns.chebucto.org/calendar.html
International Gathering of the Clans, Nova Scotia, 2007
The quadrennial "International Gathering of the Clans in Nova Scotia" is a function of the Federation of Scottish Clans in Nova Scotia.
Contact Mel Baird, Committee Chair for further information: adammelb@yahoo.com
Some highlights from USA
Tartan Week, 1-8 April, New York City
From 1-8 April 2006 New York City hosts a celebration of all that's best about Scotland.
The US Senate designated April 6th as National Tartan Day in 1998 to honour "the outstanding contribution of millions of Scottish-Americans to our great nation" and the House of Representatives passed a similar resolution in 2005.
New York City has celebrated Tartan Day since 1999 and, every year, the number of activities has increased to the point that it has become a Tartan Week.
Throughout Tartan Week 2006 there will be a huge variety of events highlighting the vibrancy of Scottish culture, past and present. From renowned Scottish talents such as Braveheart scriptwriter Randall Wallace and 'Under The Skin' author Michel Faber, who will both deliver exclusive readings, to performances from Evelyn Glennie and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and the launch production of a new musical from Scotland's National Youth Theatre, this year's Tartan Week programme is more exciting than ever.
The culmination of the week is the Tartan Week Parade, starting at 2pm and going down the Avenue of the Americas on Saturday 8th April.
For more details please visit: www.tartanweekny.com
Some highlights from Hungary
First Hungarian Burns Marathon!
Famous Hungarian actor, Peter Molnar Kalloy recited Burn's poems for hours on end at the Duna Plaza, which is one of the biggest shopping centres in Budapest. When he was having a break, two Hungarian bagpipers, Gyorgy Keri and Daniel Rab, took the stage. They believe that they have made history as it was the first recital of Burns to the bagpipes in the country.
Some highlights from Hawaii
The Hawaiian Scottish Festival 2006
When: April 1-2, 2006; April 7-8, 2007
Where:
Kapiolani Park Bandstand
Kalakaua Avenue
Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii
Featuring:
- Highland Games and Athletics: Men's and women's competition prizes.
- Entertainment: Piping, Music, Song and Dance
- Demonstrations: Swordplay, Weaving, Fencing
- Vendors: Highland wear, Celtic clothing, jewelery, musical instruments, housewares, etc...
- Food: Traditional fare and more!
04.01.2006 -- Ceilidh
on Saturday, April 1st, after the games, there will be a ceilidh at the Elk's Lodge:
address:
2922 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI
Buffet Dinner and local Celtic entertainment For more information, contact Cesci Wang:
Tel no. (808) 381-7216 or e-mail:
saintandrewsociety@hawaii.rr.com
Tickets also available at the St Andrew Society booth in culture tent or Information booth.
contact info: Vice Chieftan Dan Peddie HSA P.O. Box 636 Kaneohe, HI 96744 [808] 626-3559 scots@hawaii.rr.com
Some highlights from New Zealand
The Southern Hemisphere International School of Scottish Fiddle
18 - 24 April 2006
Camp Akatarawa, Upper Hutt, North Island, New Zealand
Aim: The Southern Hemisphere International School of Scottish Fiddle was founded in 2004 to foster the music and culture of Scotland and to explore the cross over of this culture into others, by bringing together top international teachers with students of all levels for learning, fun, and fellowship.
Program Features
small group classes..special workshops
master classes..sessions..dancing
beautiful setting.. great atmosphere
end-of-school public concert by all students and staff
2006 Instructors:
Fiddle:
Catriona MacDonald (Shetland/Scotland)
Hanneke Cassel (USA)
Catherine Fraser (Australia)
Accompaniment:
Duncan Smith (USA/Australia)
For all fiddlers who are keen to develop an interest or improve their ability in the Scottish, Shetland and Cape Breton traditions. Accompanists (all instruments welcome -- piano, guitar, cello, etc. ) who want to develop their improvisational skills for accompanying Scottish fiddle, whether for listening or dancing.
Camp Akatarawa is located on 40 acres bordering a sparkling river just 45 minutes by road from Wellington, NZ. Set amongst natural bush with views of the river valley and its bush clad hills, Akatarawa means 'hanging vines'. From the river glades by the dining area, to the views from Arawhata on the hill above, the ambience of Akatarawa provides a peaceful and invigorating setting for a great week of music, fun and fellowship.
for more information please contact:
Catherine Fraser, Director info@catherinefraser.com
Duncan Smith, Co-Director
dsmith@vicnet.net.au
Ph +61 - (0)3 9756 7366
Some highlights from Germany
Highland Games in Deutschland 2006
IV. Internationale Highland Games Kempen
29. - 30. April 2006, offizielle deutsche Meisterschaften, zertifiziert von der International Highland Games Federation, Info unter muehlenhausmanfred@web.de
Some highlights from Netherlands
Welkom bij het Schots Festival (v/h Keltisch Festival) 27 en 28 mei 2006
"De Hollandse Biesbosch" te Dordrecht.
Locatie Hollandsche Biesbos,Baanhoekweg, Dordrecht, Netherlands
Zaterdag van 10.00 tot 18.00 uur Zondag van 11.00 tot 17.00 uur
Informatie
info@schotlandfestival.nl
Telefoon 0118 – 441 777 of 0118 – 422 437
Organisatie:
Van der Geest & Rutten BV
Postbus 82
4380 AB Vlissingen
Telefoon 0118 – 441 777
Fax 0118 – 441 888
Organisatoren:
Frans van der Geest
frans@schotlandfestival.nl 06 – 22 48 77 49
Jeanny Rutten
jr@schotlandfestival.nl 06 – 53 22 60 54
Aad van Duivenbode
avd@schotlandfestival.nl 06 – 53 31 32 29
| Onderdeel | Zaterdag | Zondag |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Pipe Band Championships | X | |
| Highland Games - Heavy Event (sterke mannen) | X | X |
| Highland Dancing & Country Dancing | X | X |
| Solo Competition Pipes & Drums | X | |
| Demonstratie Schapendrijven met Border Collies | X | X |
| Folk Music o.a. Rapalje | X | X |
| Keltisch dorp | X | X |
| VisitScotland informatie over Schotland | X | X |
| Lifestyle stands met specifieke producten | X | X |
| Internationale Doedeldag | X | |
| Britse Paardrassen | X | X |
| Britse Hondenrassen | X | X |
| Pub | X | X |
Further Information
