WHO
ARE WE?
The
Highland Light Scottish Society is a small, non-profit organization that
promotes Scottish / Celtic Culture and history on Cape Cod and throughout
New England
. We hold various events such as
“Tartan Day” which celebrates Americans of Scottish decent that have played
a vibrant and influential role in the development of
the
United States
. We also hold dinners and gatherings in honor of important historic
Scots such as St. Andrew and Robert Burns, along with Scottish traditions such
as “Kirkin’ of the Tartan” and other community outreach activities such as
hosting “teas” and participating in local holiday parades.
WHAT
IS A SCOTTISH FESTIVAL?
Scottish
Festivals are held all over the
United States
,
Canada
,
Scotland
and as far away as
Australia
! Festivals generally consist of
Scottish/Irish Pipe Bands, Scottish Dancing, Highland Heavy Athletics, Celtic
musicians, vendors, and Scottish food. Participants and enthusiasts travel far
and wide to attend these festivals.
In
addition, our three local and very well known Pipe bands will be performing; The
Highland
Light Scottish Pipe Band, The Colum Cille Pipes and Drums of Cape Cod and The
Brian Boru Pipe Band. We will be hosting Heavy Athletic competitions including
the Sheaf Toss Championship, Caber Toss, Putting Stone, Hammer Throw along with
a kid-sized version of the heavy athletics for the children to participate in.
There will be exceptional local and regional entertainment from
performers such as Annalivia, the Dramm Boys, Anne Pause and
her melodic ensemble of Harps and Fiddle. As
an extra special treat, there will be a Master Falconer who will be displaying
an American eagle along with other fascinating birds of prey while sharing the
history and lore of how important these birds were to the Medieval Scots.
Thank
you for your support! We hope to see you at the Cape Cod Scottish Festival!
Michael
J. Pell, Scottish Festival Chairman
Highland
Light Scottish Society
508-833-1690
MPell@ScotsonCapeCod.org
www.ScotsonCapeCod.org
