‘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…
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…
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…
Gaelic Language Workshops
Admission $6
10:30 – 11:45 am
Beth MacNeil will instruct the beginner class and Carmen MacArthur will lead the intermediate/advanced session.
Students will be taught conversational Gaelic through the TIP/Gàidhlig Aig Baile method which utilizes body language…
Latha De Dh’Òrain
Day of Gaelic Songs
10am-4pm
Admission $25/per day ~ Seniors & Students $10
Lunch provided
Féis an Eilein is pleased to offer this day-long session devoted to the study of the Gaelic Song Tradition. Instructors are noted…
Traditional Milling Frolic
Admission $10 ~ Ages 14 & under Free
8 pm
Singers once gathered around the milling table to keep a constant rhythm while pounding newly-woven cloth; now the work is done for the sheer pleasure and to…
Milling Song Workshop
6 – 7:30 pm
Admission $6
Come learn some milling songs and choruses and join in the singing at the milling frolic tonight. This workshop is led by Angus MacLeod.…
Beginners & Intermediate/Advanced Gaelic Language
10 am – 4 pm. Lunch is included.
Admission $25 per day, Seniors & Students $10
Day-long classes with Instructors Angus MacLeod and Margie Beaton are continued.…
