Highland Village Marks Gaelic Awareness Month

Highland Village Museum in Iona, Victoria Co., will mark Gaelic Awareness Month Saturday, May 8 with a special Gaelic language workshop called Caidreabh Cainnte.

The workshop is presented in two segments with the focus on games and activities in the morning while the afternoon session is an introduction to traditional singing and storytelling.

The Gaelic word caidreabh implies gathering together in the spirit of good company while cainnte refers to conversation.

Activity leaders for the day include community festival organizer Carmen MacArthur, Jim Watson, manager of Interpretation at Highland Village and chief interpreter Joanne MacIntyre. The day ends with a session on traditional Gaelic songs.

Caidreabh Cainnte is an excellent opportunity for Gaelic students to advance their speaking and develop skills in a relaxed social setting.

Registration for Caidreabh Cainnte will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Highland Village Visitor Centre. The workshop starts at 10 a.m. Admission cost is $10.00 for adults while students and tradition bearers attend for free. Participants must provide their own lunch.

Highland Village Museum is a part of the Nova Scotia Museum family and is located on Highway 223 at Hector's Point, Iona.