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Discussion among the prospective founding members determined that the primary focus of the new club would be cultivating an appreciation for Celtic culture, particularly in the fields of music and linguistics. Many of those interested in the organization are musicians and language enthusiasts themselves, so it was natural to bring their expertise to bear on the organization...
...specialist in late 20th century Irish poetry and plans to “take a delegation to some of the Irish-medium events in the Boston area,” citing an upcoming Irish language and culture workshop called “La Gaeilge.” A local Celtic heritage organization, Ar d’Teanga Fein, runs the day-long seminar series...
...Some of us are also involved with the Irish Table in Adams House,” says Samuels. There is an important distinction between the Celtic and the Irish; “ ‘Celtic’ is a convenient label for an actually much more diverse cultural grouping,” remarks Wallace, a native Londoner. The nations of Ireland, Scotland and Wales generally comprise the cultural regions collectively called “Celtic...
...Ceilidh (KAY-lee). This style of Gaelic music and dance is a mixture of the modern and the traditional. Juxtaposing bagpipes and fiddles with electric guitars, the rock-influenced music places an emphasis on traditional tunes that are easy to dance to. In much the same way, the Harvard Celtic Club blends traditional folklore with modern interpretation, making an especially rich milieu of Gaelic history and culture accessible for everyone in the Harvard community...
Although the club is not yet an official Harvard organization, Turner has been holding informal meetings every week to stir up interest and plan for official group activities. Once the Office of Student Activities officially recognizes the club, it will host workshops and festivals that celebrate Celtic culture more extensively in addition to the weekly gatherings...