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Photo of the Day:
Monday, September 8, 2008
Scottish Traditions to
be Revived at
Annual Western Ky. Highland Festival
The Western Kentucky Highland
Festival, a three-day event featuring a celebration of
Scottish-Celtic heritage, will take place next weekend
Sept. 12-14 in Murray. The festival, featuring unique
Scottish events, is an enjoyable, family-friendly and
educational experience to a culture's traditional
celebrations.
The weekend consists
of four different events. Opening the festival is the
Celidh, a traditional Scottish party including food,
music and dancing. The Celidh will be held at the Murray
Country Club on Friday, Sept. 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
at the Murray Country Club. A $15 ticket includes the
price of food.
Next on the Highland
schedule is the Highland Games at Murray's Central Park
between 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, which
will feature an array of Scottish activities. Popular
events include sheep herding, caber tossing, Celtic
music, Highland dancers and Clan tents. Admission is $5
for adults and free for children 12 and younger.
New to the Western
Kentucky Highland Festival is Scottish musician Isla St.
Clair. She will perform at Wrather Auditorium at 8 p.m.
on Saturday.
St. Clair, born in Scotland, is known throughout the
world for her numerous television appearances in Britain
as well as for her diverse venues including one special
performance for the Queen of Belgium and Queen Elizabeth
II. She is noted for the depth of feeling she brings to
her country's music.
Courtesy:
Murray Ledger and Times
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