St Andrew's Day w/c 24 Nov 2008
One Scotland campaign aims to raise awareness of racism and why it is damaging to Scotland, while at the same time helping to promote and celebrate the benefits of living in our diverse, multicultural society.
Racist attitudes and behaviour, whether intentional or unintentional, have a huge impact on individuals living in Scotland, and our society as a whole, as well as how we are viewed by the rest of the world.
St Andrew's day is an ideal opportunity for everyone to think about their own attitudes and behaviour, as well as recognise and challenge racism and help make Scotland free from prejudice. Scotland's many cultures contribute to our strong and inspiring national identity.
St Andrew's Day events
Everyone living in Scotland is being encouraged to celebrate this St Andrew's Day and a huge programme of events has been arranged across our different areas of Scotland. People of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy ceilidhs, shindigs and jigs, as well as a host of other exciting activities, including:
- Aberdeen - Weekend of activities including children's workshops, tea dances, tartan ceilidh and celebration concert.
- Dundee - Multiple activities within the city centre and Camperdown Park; includes all sectors of the community. Fashion show, traditional and contemporary music in the Mall, music in other venues including churches, medieval day at Camperdown and science activities.
- Edinburgh Event - A celebration of Scotland's best creative talents, from music and literature to theatre and art. Over two days you can dance to the fantastic Hip Hop Skotch or get caught up in Salsa Celtica. Catch a live performance from Scotland's own rock chick Sandi Thom. For the little ones there will be face painters, balloon modelers, artists and magicians.
- Glasgow - Shindig in the Square on Sat/Sun. Evening entertainment (traditional and contemporary) on stage in George Square, ceilidhs, local food, street theatre, arts and crafts, workshops and ice rink.
- Inverness- New event over weekend to highlight Inverness Winter Festival. St Andrew's day street party based on traditional and contemporary Highland culture. Involves Eastgate centre dancing sessions, light projections on castle, town house and river, light show on bridge, community show case programme in partnership with IBID, Red Hot Chilli Pipers and local bands.
- Stirling- Events over weekend celebrating Scots culture. Large and small ceilidhs, music workshops, residency schools, traditional music concert, talks by historian, creative writing and farmers' market.
- Perthshire- Weekend long programme of activities. Torchlight procession, fireworks, pipe bands, Christmas market, funfair, ceilidh, switching on of Christmas lights and a programme of community events.
- St Andrews- St Andrew's Day procession and play, outdoor stage with entertainment, music and Beating the Retreat.
For further information on the One Scotland campaign and about racism and diversity in Scotland please visit http://www.scotlandagainstracism.com/onescotland/
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