{"id":14969,"date":"2022-03-07T14:00:24","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T14:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/?p=14969"},"modified":"2022-03-07T14:11:31","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T14:11:31","slug":"scotland-to-hold-first-ever-world-gaelic-week-from-21st-to-27th-march-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/scotland-to-hold-first-ever-world-gaelic-week-from-21st-to-27th-march-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Not long now! Scotland to hold first ever World Gaelic Week, from 21st to 27th March 2022."},"content":{"rendered":"

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Following on from the international success of #L\u00e0AbairtNaG\u00e0idhlig<\/strong> or #sayagaelicphraseday<\/strong> during lockdown, Scotland is to hold its first ever official week Gaelic language week. Seachdain na G\u00e0idhlig, or World Gaelic Week, will be a seven day programme of events, taking place from Monday 21st to Sunday 27th<\/sup> March 2022.<\/p>\n

Pronounced \u2018Shach-keen na Gaaah-lik\u2019 <\/strong>(ch like loch), the action-packed celebration features an official programme of events, executed in partnership with collaborators from a wide range of sector from across Scotland. Additionally, individuals, businesses and community groups across Scotland and the world will be invited to take ownership of the Gaelic language, by creating their own ideas and events to feature within the extensive programme; supported by free online resources, learning materials and advice on its official website www.seachdainnagaidhlig.scot<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Shona MacLennan, said \u201cWe are delighted to support this initiative which will encourage people across the world to use Gaelic.  Seachdain na G\u00e0idhlig will increase connections throughout the Gaelic community in Scotland and abroad, raising the language\u2019s profile and increasing wellbeing while it contributes to the National Gaelic Language Plan\u2019s aim that more people use Gaelic more often and in more situations\u201d.<\/p>\n

Seachdain na G\u00e0idhlig Director, Joy Dunlop, is a highly visible popular bilingual broadcaster and BBC Weather Presenter, and has spent her life championing the use of Gaelic language as relevant to a contemporary Scotland. She said, \u201cThis type of event in Scotland is long overdue. Ireland already celebrates its language and culture through Seachdain na Gaeilge, (Irish Language Week) with<\/em> M\u00ecos nan G\u00e0idheal (Month of the Gaels) also being an important part of the Cape Breton calendar. We want to celebrate the role of Gaelic in today\u2019s modern society and are delighted <\/em>to offer two paid roles for Gaelic speakers as part of this process; who will each be responsible for engaging with schools and also, delivering exciting and engaging social media content.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Seachdain na G\u00e0idhlig is facilitated by traditional arts and culture organisation Hands Up For Trad. Director Simon Thoumire, says, \u201cBy shining a spotlight on champions and uniting fluent speakers, learners and those new to Gaelic, from across various aspects of everyday life, we will drive enthusiasm and uptake to highlight the use and benefits of our culture and language.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information visit: www.seachdainnagaidhlig.scot<\/a><\/p>\n

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