Féis an Eilein marks 36 years with summer of Gaelic music and culture

CHRISTMAS ISLAND: Féis an Eilein is celebrating its 36th anniversary this summer with a full slate of concerts, music instruction, youth programming and cultural events aimed at preserving and promoting Cape Breton’s Gaelic traditions. The organization, which has been a centre for Gaelic language and culture since 1991, will host activities throughout July and August, [...] The post Féis an Eilein marks 36 years with summer of Gaelic music and culture appeared first on Port Hawkesbury Reporter .

CHRISTMAS ISLAND: Féis an Eilein is celebrating its 36th anniversary this summer with a full slate of concerts, music instruction, youth programming and cultural events aimed at preserving and promoting Cape Breton’s Gaelic traditions. The organization, which has been a centre for Gaelic language and culture since 1991, will host activities throughout July and August,...

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