University Hosts Annual Gaelic Language Day

Celtic & Gaelic at Glasgow Our Gaelic Language Plan Scottish Gaelic Awards The University of Glasgow is set to host its second Gaelic Language Day / Latha na Gàidhlig on Friday 22nd November, a celebration of Gaelic language and culture across the campus in line with the aims of its 5-year Gaelic Language Plan and as a demonstration of the University's continued commitment and support for the language. Gaelic Language Day / Latha na Gàidhlig , which is now an annual event in the University's calendar, is an opportunity to raise the profile of Gaelic and to create opportunities for University staff, students and the wider community to engage with the language and its culture through various events and campaigns. The special day-long celebration will feature language taster sessions, bilingual menus and live music, a concert of traditional Gaelic song with two of Gaeldom's most well-known singers, Kathleen MacInnes & Cathy Ann MacPhee, a social media campaign, information on regular learning opportunities and a Gaelic-themed quiz. Gaelic Language Day / Latha na Gàidhlig is a showcase event which highlights the ongoing work of the University's Gaelic Language Initiative, which organises Gaelic-related events and learning opportunities for staff and students throughout the year. The 2013 Gaelic Language Day / Latha na Gàidhlig will be brought to a close with a unique club night, Baile air Bhoil (City in a Frenzy) that has been developed in collaboration with Ceòl is Craic , a Glasgow-based social hub which provides a platform for contemporary Gaelic arts and culture in the city.