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Celtic festival announced “Year of Scotland” |
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Thursday, 02 August 2007 |
Scotland's rich Celtic culture and identity will be celebrated at the
37th Festival Interceltique in Lorient, Brittany, France, which has
deemed 2007 to be "The Year of Scotland".
Scotland's rich Celtic culture and identity will be celebrated at the 37th Festival Interceltique in Lorient, Brittany, France, which has deemed 2007 to be "The Year of Scotland".
The event, one of the most important and prestigious Celtic festivals in the world, will run from August 3 to 12, and has been supported by £286,000 from the Scottish government.
Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture Minister Linda Fabiani will represent Scotland as the host nation. She said: “It is a great honour for our nation to be the focal point of this year's Interceltique Festival at a time when Scotland's cultural scene is thriving.
“Our own world class festivals already attract the most talented international artists to work in Scotland and bring with them hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. This Festival will give us the opportunity to further promote Scotland's rich culture, strengthen and deepen our Celtic bonds, and promote Scotland as a great place to visit, live and work.
“Music plays a key part in linking Celtic nations and promoting Celtic culture. The Festival Interceltique is the largest Celtic celebration in Europe, attracting over 700,000 visitors and 4,500 artists from around the world.
“Scotland already has strong links with Brittany - we are proud of our ancient and common Celtic heritage and relationship, which continues to flourish and provide entertainment and enjoyment to many.
“This year's programme reflects Scotland's rich cultural identity. The focal point being the Scottish Pavilion, which will offer festival-goers the chance to experience the best of Scottish culture through music, dance, food and drink and to discover Scotland as a great tourist destination."
Liz Young, VisitScotland's Marketing Manager for France added: “Scotland is known around the world as a nation of music and dance lovers.
“40 per cent of visitors to the UK visit take in an event or festival during their stay so showcasing Scotland at Europe's largest Celtic Festival in Lorient is a great opportunity to demonstrate that there is always more to do and see during a visit.”
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