Jim Storch
Submitted
Vermilion and area gathered at the Vermilion Regional Centre to celebrate Robbie Burns 266th Birthday on January 25. Folks enjoyed awesome food, mesmerizing dancing, fantastic fellowship, and donated raffle prizes. The evening started off with an Address to the Haggis written by the Scottish Poet and recited by Tony Nielson.
The crowd of almost 300 people were treated to a wonderful meal of roast beef, haggis, neeps, and tatties with all the fixings.
Once everyone had their feast the Lakeland Pipe and Drum regaled us with many songs by drums and bagpipes in three different sets. Shelly MacDonald the Pipe Major for the Lakeland Pipe and Drum says that piping and drumming is a great way to keep the culture alive and welcomes new members at any time.
Then the show moved onto the many dances performed by young folks and the adult group. The Highland Dancers came in from Vermilion, Wainwright, Irma, Lloydminster, Viking, Mannville and all points in between. Cora Schalin in the second year as president of the Sword and Thistle Dance Association was very happy with how the evening went and thanks all the parents and dancers for their hard work in making the evening special.
Dance instructor Jamie Mclildoon was extremely pleased with all the dancers and their performances. The evening was guided by the Master of Ceremonies Cory Stuart. If you are looking for a time of fun and fitness the Sword and Thistle Association is always looking for new members to join their Highland Dance group. Jamie says, “it’s lots of fun that can be enjoyed by folks of all ages and no experience required.”
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