Hello From Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia!, 1st Posting
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Posted: 05-Feb-2008, 06:28 PM
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Peasant
Group: Celtic Nation
Posts: 4
Joined: 15-May-2007
Zodiac: Birch
Realm: Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Hello all!
This is my first posting ... well, if truth be known, this is my first posting in any on-line environment, so there is a little feeling of trepidation (trying something new), combined with the wonderful anticipation of meeting new people with similar interests ~
My home is Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada ... where I'm happy to report that the Celtic music (and the Gaelic culture) is thriving ... you may have heard of The Rankin Family, The Barra MacNeils, Natalie MacMaster, Mary Jane Lamond, Bruce Gouthro (Runrig), Rita MacNeil, Ashley MacIsaac ... and the list goes on and on ... with a musical "Mac" and "Mc" (complete with fiddle in hand) around every corner!
For those of you who enjoy good cup of tea, there is a saying in Cape Breton that goes like this: 'the doorknob is attached to the teapot' ... and it is true. And guess what? Our warm island hospitality extends to local culinary delights such as oatcakes, tea biscuits, pork pies and molasses cookies, butterscotch pie, and if you are really lucky, homemade maple walnut fudge (yum).
Over the next week or so, I'll do my best to complete the Celtic Radio profile, add photos and share knowledge, resources and ideas ... hmm, as soon as I figure out the appropriate forum spots in the community ... so thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. In the meantime, here is a link to the new Office of Gaelic Affairs in Nova Scotia: http://www.gov.ns.ca/oga/
Heads up: I interviewed Lewis MacKinnon (new CEO, Office of Gaelic Affairs) today on the healing qualities of the Gaelic culture in Nova Scotia (MP3 - audio). Lewis MacKinnon is fluent in Gaelic, sings and writes poetry ... so if anyone is interested in this type of information, please let me know, I'm always happy to share ~
Oh yes, for those of your who would like to know a little more about the Gaelic culture in Cape Breton Island, please go to: http://www.celtic-colours.com/aboutcb.html
Plus, here is a travel accolade: http://www.capebretonpost.com/index.cfm?si...d=104378&sc=145
100,000 "Thank Yous" for the opportunity to be part of your community ... and have a restful and relaxing evening!
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