Post by Joe on Aug 20, 2009 19:33:03 GMT -5
19th Annual Féis an Eilein (Island Festival) August 17th – 22nd, 2009
A Féis is a community-based festival designed to promote the Gaelic language and culture of an area in part through the provision of educational and social activities for people of all ages.
The first Féis was held on the Isle of Barra in 1981. The community of Christmas Island, located on Cape Breton, is home to the first Féis to be held outside of Scotland.
Family Square Dance and Céilidh 9pm-1am
We finish off Féis week with a night of music, dancing and fun for everyone! Bring your family and friends to hear Kyle and Shamus MacNeil of the famous “Barra” MacNeils.
Admission $8.00, 15 and under admitted free
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Féis an Eilein website
www.feisaneilein.ca/annual.html
Cape Breton Post article
www.capebretonpost.com/index.cfm?sid=279390&sc=149
A Féis is a community-based festival designed to promote the Gaelic language and culture of an area in part through the provision of educational and social activities for people of all ages.
The first Féis was held on the Isle of Barra in 1981. The community of Christmas Island, located on Cape Breton, is home to the first Féis to be held outside of Scotland.
Family Square Dance and Céilidh 9pm-1am
We finish off Féis week with a night of music, dancing and fun for everyone! Bring your family and friends to hear Kyle and Shamus MacNeil of the famous “Barra” MacNeils.
Admission $8.00, 15 and under admitted free
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Féis an Eilein website
www.feisaneilein.ca/annual.html
Cape Breton Post article
www.capebretonpost.com/index.cfm?sid=279390&sc=149