14/01/2009
Burns Night Celebrates 250th Anniversary
A particularly important 'Burns Night' looms later this month as 2009 sees the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns - Scotland's national bard.
To commemorate this cultural milestone, the Ulster-Scots Community Network - in partnership with Belfast City Council, the Arts Council for Northern Ireland and the Ulster-Scots Agency - will mark the anniversary with a series of events across Belfast to celebrate the life and legacy of Burns whilst highlighting the ever-present links between Scotland and Ulster.
Burns' granddaughter, Eliza Everitt, actually lived in Belfast and following her death her family augmented Belfast's Linenhall Library Burns' collection by donating additional materials which had been in her possession.
According to a spokesman, the legacy of Burns and the cultural traditions associated with the Ulster-Scots people are an integral part of the cultural fabric of Northern Ireland and as such must be recognised and celebrated.
The 'Belfast - Burns 250' programme will appeal to all sections of society and the wide range of events will have something to suit all tastes.
Poetry, Dance, Drama, Live Music, Cookery and Educational events at a variety of venues will combine to provide a unique opportunity for celebration throughout the city.
Further details are available by contacting the Ulster-Scots Community Network, telephone, 028 90 436710.
(BMcC/JM)
To commemorate this cultural milestone, the Ulster-Scots Community Network - in partnership with Belfast City Council, the Arts Council for Northern Ireland and the Ulster-Scots Agency - will mark the anniversary with a series of events across Belfast to celebrate the life and legacy of Burns whilst highlighting the ever-present links between Scotland and Ulster.
Burns' granddaughter, Eliza Everitt, actually lived in Belfast and following her death her family augmented Belfast's Linenhall Library Burns' collection by donating additional materials which had been in her possession.
According to a spokesman, the legacy of Burns and the cultural traditions associated with the Ulster-Scots people are an integral part of the cultural fabric of Northern Ireland and as such must be recognised and celebrated.
The 'Belfast - Burns 250' programme will appeal to all sections of society and the wide range of events will have something to suit all tastes.
Poetry, Dance, Drama, Live Music, Cookery and Educational events at a variety of venues will combine to provide a unique opportunity for celebration throughout the city.
Further details are available by contacting the Ulster-Scots Community Network, telephone, 028 90 436710.
(BMcC/JM)
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