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The University is celebrating Seachdain na Gàidhlig/World Gaelic Week with a series of talks, events and activities for staff, students and the public. Come and join us!
Tha an t-Oilthigh a' comharrachadh Seachdain na Gàidhlig le sreath de òraidean, thachartasan agus ghnìo han do luchd-obrach, oileanaich agus am poball.
Events
Monday 24 February, 3pm, MacRobert Building - MR126
Gaelic Song Workshop with Carola MacCallum
Learn a simple Gaelic song and find out more about the rich culture of Gaelic song in this informal and fun workshop.
Ionnsaich òran Gàidhlig shìmplidh agus faigh a-mach barrachd mu chultar beairteach òrain Ghàidhlig anns a’ bhùth-obrach neo-fhoirmeil is spòrsail.
Tuesday 25 February, 3pm. MacRobert Building - MR126
Come and Try Clàrsach (the Scottish small harp) with Carola MacCallum.
Have you always wanted to play the harp? Here is your chance to try it in an informal and fun ‘hands on’ workshop.
An robh thu riamh ag iarraidh a’ chlàrsaich a chluich? Thig chun bhùth-obrach neo-fhoirmeil is spòrsail againn.
Wednesday 26 February, 1.30pm, Sir Duncan Rice Library Foyer
Gaelic Conversation Circle/Cearcall Còmhraidh
An opportunity to use whatever Gaelic you have or simply hear it spoken.
Cothrom Gàidhlig sam bith a th’ agad a chleachdadh neo dìreach a chluinntinn ga bruidhinn.
Thursday 27 February, 3pm, MacRobert Building - MR126
Talk and poetry reading 'A' Ruith Eadar Dà Dhràgon'/Running between two Dragons with Martin MacIntrye
Poet and University of Aberdeen alumnus Martin MacIntyre will read from his new collection of poetry 'A' Ruith Eadar Dà Dhràgon / Running Between Two Dragons / Corrent Entre Dos Dracs / Rhedeg Rhwng Dwy Ddraig'.
This is a new, rich collection of Martin MacIntyre's Gaelic poems, inspired by travels and experiences in Catalonia and Wales and translated now into Catalan, Welsh and English. It represents a first for Scottish Literature!
Martin and guests will read a selection of poems from the collection in all four languages. There will be an opportunity to buy this beautiful book.’
Bidh am bàrd agus alumnus Oilthigh Obar Dheathain Màrtainn Mac an t-Saoir a’ leughadh bhon chruinneachadh ùr aige de bhàrdachd ‘A’ Ruith Eadar Dà Dhràgon / Running Between Two Dragons / Corrent Entre Dos Dracs / Rhedeg Eadar Dwy Ddraig’.
Seo cruinneachadh ùr, beairteach de dhàin Ghàidhlig Mhàrtainn Mac an t-Saoir, air am brosnachadh le siubhal agus eòlasan ann an Catalonia agus sa Chuimrigh agus air an eadar-theangachadh a-nis gu Catalanais, Cuimris agus Beurla.
Leughaidh Màrtainn agus aoighean taghadh de dhàin bhon chruinneachadh anns na ceithir cànanan. Bidh cothrom ann an leabhar àlainn seo a cheannach.’
Friday, 28 February, 3pm, MacRobert Building - MR126
Writing Fiction in Gaelic Workshop with Graham Cooper
If you have an interest in writing fiction in Gaelic, Graham Cooper will encourage you to take the next step on your own path as a writer.
Ma tha ùidh agad ann a bhith a’ sgrìobhadh ficsean anns a’ Ghàidhlig, bidh Graham Cooper gad bhrosnachadh gus an ath cheum a ghabhail air an t-slighe agad fhèin mar sgrìobhadair.
Friday, 28 February, 5pm, MacRobert Building - MR126
Talk and reading by Gaelic author Graham Cooper
"Leughaidh an t-ùghdar Gàidhlig, Graham Cooper, earrann às a' cho-chruinneachadh ùr aige, 'An Sionnach. Sgeulachdan Goirid Dà-chànanach'. Bruidhnidh e air a shlighe fhèin mar neach-ionnsachaidh na Gàidhlig agus air an nobhail eachdraidheil ùir aige, 'Am Prionnsa' - sgeulachd mun ar-a-mach '45.
Gaelic author, Graham Cooper, will read an excerpt from his new collection, 'The Fox. Bilingual Short Stories'. He will speak about his own path as a Gaelic learner and about his new historical novel, 'Am Prionnsa' - a story of the '45 uprising."
Saturday, 1st of March, 11am – 5pm, MacRobert Building - MR126
Workshop ‘Gaelic Play in a Day’ lead by Artair Donald
This will be a bi-lingual workshop. We will putting on 'Sequamur' by Donald S. Murray (Gaelic translation by Catrìona Dunn), a play about WWI and the impact of war on communities. We are delighted that actor Artair Donald will be directing. All levels of Gaelic welcome! ‘S e buth-obrach dà-chànanach a bhios ann. Nì sinn 'Sequamur' le Donald S. Mhoireach (a' Ghàidhlig le Catrìona Dunn), dealbh-chluich mu dheidhinn a’ Chogaidh Mhòir agus a’ bhuaidh mhòr a th’ aig cogaidhean air coimhearsnachdan. Tha sinn air ar dòigh gum bi cleasaiche Artair Donald a' stiùireadh. Freagarrach airson gach ìre de Ghàidhlig!
Funded by Seachdain na Gàidhlig Small Grants with Support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig.
*Although this is a free event, it is really important that you register here.
Saturday, 1st of March, 6pm, King’s Pavillion
Celebration Cèilidh with the Midmar Occasionals
Come and join us for a traditional Scottish cèilidh to celebrate the end of World Gaelic Week. There will be music, dancing and games. All proceeds go to the Aberdeen Fèis which will be hosted by the University from 7 – 10 April. Tickets at the door; £10 and £5 for students.
Thig còmhla rinn airson cèilidh airson deireadh Seachdain na Gàidhlig a chomharrachadh. Bidh ceòl, dannsa agus geamannan ann. Bidh an t-airgead gu lèir a’ dol gu Fèis Obar Dheathain a bhios air a cumail leis an Oilthigh eadar 7 – 10 Giblean. Tiogaidean aig an doras; £10 ‘s £5 do dh’oileanaich.
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