This weekend I learned a little bit about my Scottish ancestry. I was privileged enough to be able to witness and take part in the celebration of the well known Scottish poet, Robbie Burns Day. For those who attended... this event needs no further explanation.
For those who have never been... there are no combination of words which I am capable of putting together which may accurately describe this event. All you need to know is that this is an event that you should mark on your calendar and experience... at least once, in your lifetime.
And - I ate Haggis for the first time. I was told by the organizers it's actually mostly oatmeal. ... and then they laughed.
Please enjoy the pictures from the evening! Here's the link to see them all.
Fort St. John, BC ~ The Annual Robbie Burns Dinner will be held on Saturday, January 28th at the Fort St. John Legion. This annual event includes dinner, dance, and Scottish entertainment; and of course, haggis! This is the 45th year that the Masonic Lodge and Knights of Columbus have co-hosted the event in Fort St. John with great success. Tickets are $50 each and are available at Patch Java and the Legion. You can get more information and tickets by calling Dan Davies at 250-787-5847
Robbie Burns was born Jan 25, 1759, the day that we currently celebrate. He was born to a poor farmer and rose to fame through his poetic ability. As a famous poet, he wrote mostly about love, women and drinking scotch. He wrote many famous poems, such as Auld Lang Syne and To A Mouse. Today, 253 years later, people around the world celebrate this poets birthday with dinners, bagpipes, poetry, dances, Scotch and of course a great meal with traditional Scottish Haggis.
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It is time again for the annual Fort St. John, Masons/Knights of Columbus Robbie Burns Dinner and Dance. The event will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday, January 28th at 5:30 PM. There will be a supper, entertainment and a dance.
Tickets are only $50 and are available at from Dan Davies, Patch Java, The Legion and from Scott Wisdahl at MNP.
This was a sell out event last year and it is expected to be again - tickets are limited and selling quick. Don't delay, get your tickets today!
Contact: (250) 785-3917
