{"id":18594,"date":"2023-01-16T11:19:08","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T11:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/?p=18594"},"modified":"2023-01-16T11:19:11","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T11:19:11","slug":"seachdain-na-gaidhlig-world-gaelic-week-announces-major-events-programme-for-monday-20th-to-sunday-26th-february-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/seachdain-na-gaidhlig-world-gaelic-week-announces-major-events-programme-for-monday-20th-to-sunday-26th-february-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Seachdain na G\u00e0idhlig (World Gaelic Week) announces major events programme for Monday 20th to Sunday 26th February 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thanks to support from Bord Na G\u00e0idhlig, and huge interest from Gaelic speakers across Scotland and around the world, February 2023 sees the second official global Scottish Gaelic language week;\u00a0Seachdain na G\u00e0idhlig (World Gaelic Week)<\/strong>, pronounced \u201cShach-keen na Gaaah-lik\u201d (ch like loch), taking place through a series of in-person and online events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the overarching theme of Coming Together, <\/em>Seachdain na G\u00e0idhlig<\/strong><\/a> 2023 <\/strong>will build on its 2022 success, by prioritising uniting people within their own communities. Seachdain na G\u00e0idhlig connects people from all walks of life across the world to promote, use and learn Gaelic; through a coordinated network of activities taking place across Scotland and internationally, from 20th<\/sup> \u2013 26th<\/sup> February 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shona NicIllinnein, Ceannard at B\u00f2rd na G\u00e0idhlig, Seachdain na G\u00e0idhlig\u2019s main funders, said: \u201cWe are delighted to support Seachdain na G\u00e0idhlig again following on from the resounding success of its first year. This week celebrates everything about Gaelic \u2013 the language, the culture, the arts, music and heritage and we are very much looking forward to this year\u2019s offering. The Small Events Fund Scheme will have enabled more groups to host their own events in their communities and we are hugely encouraged by the number of applicants. In line with the aims of the National Gaelic Language Plan, this week helps to promote and normalise the Gaelic language as well as contribute to wellbeing and creating and strengthening connections in Gaelic worldwide. Ch\u00ec sinn ann sibh!\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building upon the success of the inaugural 2022 event, Seachdain na G\u00e0idhlig 2023, organised by Scottish traditional culture and music organisation Hands Up For Trad<\/a>, is launching a raft of new initiatives this year. To celebrate and promote the importance and use of Gaelic within both cultural and commercial landscapes, a new Small Grants Fund was introduced, awarding Micro-Grants of up to \u00a3500 to support initiatives both here in Scotland and abroad. Over 60 grant applications were received and checked by a Panel including Joy Dunlop, with Steven Kellow, Funding and Projects Officer at B\u00f2rd na G\u00e0idhlig and Arthur Cormack, Chief Executive Officer, F\u00e8isean nan G\u00e0idheal; and 30 funded projects being launched as part of the first batch of scheduled events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seachdain na G\u00e0idhlig Director Joy Dunlop said: \u201cWe were blown away by the calibre of all the applications received and are hugely grateful to Bord Na G\u00e0idhlig for awarding us extra funding to facilitate the Small Grants Fund. The volume of interest from all corners of the world proves that Gaelic has a global audience, something which is echoed through the numbers of people learning and speaking Gaelic internationally. For anyone else who would still like to hold their own event, please visit <\/em>our official website <\/em>www.seachdainnagaidhlig.scot<\/em><\/a>, and utilise our free support resources.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seachdain na G\u00e0idhlig 2023 will be producing daily, online content across their social media, ensuring that geography is no barrier to participation. This mixture of in-person and online events will provide a world class platform for Gaelic speakers to connect with both physical and virtual communities worldwide; encouraging individuals, businesses, and wider community groups to get involved. Additionally, Seachdain na G\u00e0idhlig is encouraging people to connect online by sharing posts, images and videos using the hashtag #SeachdainNaG\u00e0idhlig.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simon Thoumire, Director of Hands Up For Trad, the Scottish cultural organisation that founded and runs Seachdain na G\u00e0idhlig, said: \u201cWe are really happy that Bord Na G\u00e0idhlig have supported this project, which fits with Hands Up For Trad\u2019s aims of supporting Gaelic culture and language.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education is also being specifically targeted through Seachdain na G\u00e0idhlig 2023. To help teachers and young people engage with the initiative, comprehensive education packs have been created for schools, in partnership with educational publishing house, Twinkl<\/strong><\/a>. The activities and resources include class planners, suggested content and activities aimed at both primary and secondary levels for both Gaelic and English medium schools \u2013 ensuring that all children and teachers can get involved, whether they are fluent or just starting their journey with the language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For all events & ways to get involved in Seachdain na G\u00e0idhlig 2023, visit: www.seachdainnagaidhlig.scot<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For education resources visit: www.twinkl.co.uk\/resources\/curriculum-for-excellence\/scotland-partnerships-scotland-cfe\/seachdain-na-gaidhlig-world-gaelic-week-scotland-partnerships-scotland-cfe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow on social media: twitter.com\/sngaidhlig<\/a>  \/ instagram.com\/sngaidhlig\/<\/a> \/ facebook.com\/sngaidhlig<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Search Hashtags: #SeachdainNaG\u00e0idhlig  #G\u00e0idhlig  #Gaelic  #cleachdi<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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