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Aberfeldy hosts weekend celebration of Gaelic music and culture

Feis Thatha 2023 featured two days of Gaelic music, song, dance, art - and fun - for all ages in Aberfeldy

Aberfeldy Feis Thatha, a celebration of Gaelic music, arts and culture. Images by Marieke McBean Photography
Aberfeldy Feis Thatha, a celebration of Gaelic music, arts and culture. Images by Marieke McBean Photography

Gaelic culture was alive and kicking in Aberfeldy this weekend as Fèis Thatha brought a hoist of activities to the town.

The group’s weekend programme featured activities for all ages in Breadalbane Community Campus, including a Gaelic playgroup for the under-fives.

Fèis Bheag or ‘Wee Fèis’ gave younger primary school pupils a taste of traditional music, song, dance and art.

And Fèis Mhòr, or Big Fèis, introduced older pupils to musical instruments, step-dance and shinty.

Participants included fiddler Fiona MacAskill, accordionist John Somerville and dance artist Sophie Stephenson.

The Fèis Thatha Tutor Ceilidh Band performed at a family ceilidh in Aberfeldy Town Hall on Saturday.

And the Fèis Thatha tutors led an informal jam session in the Birks Cinema on Sunday.

Fèis Thatha was established in Aberfeldy in 2019 and is one of more than 40 similar groups across Scotland.

It encourages people to come together to develop skills in Gaelic song, dance and traditional music.

Young people embracing and celebrating Gaelic music, arts and culture. Image: Marieke McBean Photography
A fantastic and inclusive festival. Image: Marieke McBean Photography
Aberfeldy Feis Thatha, a celebration of Gaelic music, arts and culture. Image: Marieke McBean Photography
A celebration of Gaelic music, arts and culture. Image: Marieke McBean Photography
Talented children playing instruments to celebrate Gaelic Culture. Image: Marieke McBean Photography
This young boy looks like he is enjoying creating Gaelic music. Image: Marieke McBean Photography
Beautifully enchanting sounds coming out of the harp. Image: Marieke McBean Photography
So much focus and concentration. Image: Marieke McBean Photography
TThe Fèis Thatha Tutor Ceilidh Band performed at a family ceilidh in Aberfeldy Town Hall on Saturday. Image: Marieke McBean Photography
The Fèis Thatha Tutor Ceilidh Band performed . Image: Marieke McBean Photography
A couple of young girls sang Gaelic songs for the crowd. Image: Marieke McBean Photography
A wonderful buzz in the atmosphere as the children danced around the hall,  Image: Marieke McBean Photography
People of all ages enjoyed the Ceilidh . Image: Marieke McBean Photography

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