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CANMORE HIGHLAND GAMES

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1. Look at the photographs.

• Who are these people?
• What kind of event is it?
• Where does it take place?

Highland Games are festivals held throughout the year in Scotland and other countries as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage, especially that of the Scottish Highlands.

Certain aspects of the games are so well known as to have become emblematic of Scotland, such as the bagpipes, the kilt, and the heavy sports, especially the caber toss, hammer throwing and tug-of-war. While centered on competitions in piping and drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy athletics, the games also include entertainment and exhibits related to other aspects of Scottish and Celtic culture.

Oral tradition holds that some version of Highland Games has been in existence within the Celtic/Gaelic Community since before the dawn of Christianity. In those days, the gatherings were essentially “war games” designed to select the best warriors in each family tribe or “clan”.

The 11th Century saw the first Games in Scotland organized and designated as a sporting event. During the reign of King Malcolm III Canmore (1058-1093), a fairly flat meadowland (the Brae O’Mar) along the River Dee was used for a royal contest to find the swiftest and strongest man in the kingdom with the necessary stamina to carry Malcolm’s messages across the land.

So it seems especially fitting to have a Highland Games in Canmore. The Canmore Highland Games began in 1991, and quickly became the premier event of its kind. People love to come to the Canmore event and say there's not another Games like it for scenery and entertainment.

2010 will be the 20th Anniversary of the Canmore Highland Games - don't miss it!

 Glossary

Comprehension check

1. Are the sentences true or false? Correct the false sentences.

1. Highland Games are held only in Scotland.
2. Competitions consist of tug-of-war, tossing of the caber and throwing the hammer.
3. Highland Games were declared a sporting event only in 11th century.
4. the Brae O’Mar was used for royal competitions held for choosing the best bagpipers.
5. Long ago, even before the Christianity there were so-called “war games”.

2. Here are the answers to some questions about the text. Write the questions.

      For example: Where are Highland Games held?