Figure 1.--This boy participates in a pipe band which performed at the Connecticut Highland Games in 2002. Note the plain Glenygary cap with a small red pom that he wears with his kilted uniform.
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Figure 1.--This boy participates in a pipe band which performed at the Connecticut Highland Games in 2002. Note the plain Glenygary cap with a small red pom that he wears with his kilted uniform. |
The most well known Highland gatherings are of course held in Scotland. Highland gatherings, however, now held in a large number of countries around the world. One of the most widely known and popular ethnic event in America is the Higland Gatherings. The Gatherings in Scotland are of course the best known, but Gatherings are held throughout the United States and Canada. More than 100 such events are held in America annually. They are especially common in the South where much of the Scottish immigtation in the late 17th Century was centered. The Gatherimngs are
often held in the summer, so the American Highland Gatherings are usually a bit warmer than those held in Scotland. Whether
held in Scotland or Anmerica, many of the major events and activities are quite similar. The annual Highland Gathering or
Games is as important to the Scotts in communities around America as St. Patrick's Day is to the Irish. Many Gatherings,
especially in America, have mock battles between English redcoats and kilt-clad and sword waving Scottish warriors. Of
course the Scotts always win these engagements. An annoucement explains, "A Highland charge, and guess who is going to
win." A typical Higland Gathering in America might have 60 or more Clans participating. One of the most popular events is the
sheep dog trials. Dog owners put their dogs through their paces as an approving audience looks on.
One of the most widely known and popular ethnic event in America is the Higland Gatherings. More than 100 such events are held in America annually. They are especially common in the South where much of the Scottish immigtation in the late 17th Century was centered. There are also important Highland Gatherings in New England. The Gatherimngs are often held in the summer, so the American Highland Gatherings are usually a bit warmer than those held in Scotland. Whether held in Scotland or Anmerica, many of the major events and activities are quite similar. The annual Highland Gathering or
Games is as important to the Scotts in communities around America as St. Patrick's Day is to the Irish. Many Gatherings,
especially in America, have mock battles between English redcoats and kilt-clad and sword waving Scottish warriors. Of
course the Scotts always win these engagements. An annoucement explains, "A Highland charge, and guess who is going to
win." A typical Higland Gathering in America might have 60 or more Clans participating. One of the most popular events is the
sheep dog trials. Dog owners put their dogs through their paces as an approving audience looks on.
The most well known Highland gatherings are of course held in Scotland.
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