Burns Dinner, Ceilidh Honors Scottish Roots
The Alma College observance of the birth of Scottish Poet Robert Burns celebrates the life and works of the famous bard and the cultural traditions adopted by Scotland, U.S.A.
Posted: Fri, January 6th, 2006 at 3:23PM
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In the more than 100 years since its founding, Alma has stayed true to its roots by keeping its Scottish heritage alive. Today, Alma features a marching band clad in Kilts, a Scottish dance troupe, student pipers and its own tartan. Each year, the College hosts the Alma Highland Festival and Games, which feature traditional Scottish games and revelry.
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Brett Seymoure
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