San Gabriel Presbyterian Church
5404 Williams Drive
Georgetown, Texas
512-868-0902
Scottish Heritage Celebration!
SGPC Ceilidh!
Sunday May 4, 2008
Opening Ceremonies begin at 1:00PM!
What is a Ceilidh? A Ceilidh (kale-ee) is a Scottish social gathering with folk music, singing, dancing and storytelling.
Why a Ceilidh? American Presbyterianism traces its origins to the teachings of John Knox and the Church of Scotland. The SGPC Ceilidh will be a fun event that will allow attendees to learn more about our Scottish heritage and to experience Scottish culture.
Program FAILTE! (welcome) 1:00 Opening Ceremony 1:20 Scottish Ceilidh and Country Dance – guests are welcome to join 2:20 Sun City Dulcimers 2:40 Silver Thistle Pipes and Drums 3:00 Anne Marshall, “A Scottish Immigrant at Ellis Island” 3:15 More dancing and entertainment 3:45 Closing Scottish fare includes Scotch Eggs, Cock-a-Leekie soup, sandwiches, Honey Cake, Trifle, Shortbread and more. Highland games outside and crafts inside for the young laddies and lassies will be held during the dancing sessions.
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