I still recall the warm February day many years ago, when my mother-in-law explained The Faoillich to me.
It was the dead of winter. But after endless weeks of bone-chilling winds and daily snow squalls that turned into blizzards, the…
‘S e rud fìor aosda a th’ ann am meatailt feòdar. Fhuaras am pìos a ‘s sine a ‘s aithne dhuinn dheth ann an uaigh Éipheiteach a’ dol air ais gu 1450 RC. ‘Sann cianail sean a tha sin! Bidh…
Mur an cuala sibh an t-ainm “Còig” gu ruige seo, tha mi làn cinnteach gun cluinn. ‘S e seo buidheann ciùil ùr anns a bheil cearthrar òigridh ás an eilean Cheap Breatainn agus aonar o ‘n mhór-thìr Albainn Nuaidh.
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Family Square Dance
Admission $10 ~ 15 & under free
9 – 1 pm
We finish off Féis week with a night of music, dancing and fun for everyone! Bring your family & friends to hear Boyd MacNeil (fiddle), and…
Square-Dance Workshop
Admission $6
7:30 – 8:30 pm
Join instructor Anita MacDonald and learn the basic steps for a traditional Cape Breton square dance. She will be leading you through the Christmas Island/Sydney set. Her lively and enthusiastic style will…
Féis Children’s Concert & Family Dance
Admission Free
7 – 9:30pm
Students of our summer music program will perform at the Christmas Island Fire Hall. Stay for the Family Square dance with music by local musicians Anita MacDonald (fiddle) and…
“Tell Your News” – Gabh do Naidheachd
Admission – No Charge
3:30 pm
Fear an Taighe Shamus Y. MacDonald will host this session which is conducted entirely in Gaelic. Held at the Grand Narrows Hotel B&B it is an opportunity…
Step-Dance Workshop
Adm. $6
2 – 3:30 pm
The beginner class with Lauren MacDonald is designed for those with no previous instruction in traditional Cape Breton step-dance. This intermediate/advanced class led by Anita MacDonald is designed for those who wish…
Gaelic Song Circle – Sreath de dh’Òrain
Admission – No Charge
2 -3:30 pm
Bean an Taighe Lorrie MacKinnon will lead the singing at The Grand Narrows Hotel B & B. Tradition bearers and new singers alike will be welcome…
Songs in the Kitchen – Òrain anns a’ Chidsin
Admission $6
12 – 1:30 pm
This workshop instructed by Betty Lord offers a variety of song types from puirt-a-beul to lullabies and songs suited to just singing along together. Participants…
