Moyna's Tribute


Today was a very special day in the Scottish World in Australia.
The Gaelic Singers had organised a concert - it was a tribute to Moyna Scotland.



Mrs Scotland has been involved in all aspects of Scottish Culture all her life. She is now moving down to Kiama to 'retire'. She helped to found Scottish House,which is a group that is endeavouring to keep Scottish Culture alive in Australia.



There were many people performing today at her tribute. The Gaelic Choir, Parramatta Pipe Band, Sydney Scottish Fiddlers,

Robert Pearce on the pipes and Bran singing,Robin MacKenzie-Hunter performed puir-a-buel (which is mouth music) - incidently, my kids were so excited about this, they said 'this is the fling, this is the fling!'
There was also a wonderful poem penned and performed by Penny MacNicol. And many many many comments and tributes from different people.




It was a lovely and special afternoon and I am very proud to have been a part of it.
Dancing for me today were Ceilidh, Connor, Brodie and Sarah. In the first bracket Sarah and Ceilidh danced the lilt, Brodie and Connor danced Pas de Basques, Sarah danced Seann Triubhas and Brodie Pas de Basques and Highcuts.

In the 2nd bracket Sarah danced Blue Bonnets over the Border, Ceilidh and Brodie did the Swords and Connor did his Pas de Basques again (cause that's all he knows!) Then they all did a massed fling (and Connor stood still on the end - well, his idea of still!)
They did a marvelous job, and especially enjoyed the 'tea and cake' at the end!!! lol!

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