Government of Canada Invests in Liverpool Ukulele Ceilidh Society

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LIVERPOOL, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwire - Oct. 14, 2009) - On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade and Member of Parliament (South Shore-St. Margaret's), today announced funding for the upcoming 3rd International Ukulele Ceilidh to be held in Liverpool from October 22 to 25, 2009.

The International Ukulele Ceilidh is a biennial event organized by the Liverpool Ukulele Ceilidh Society, a local, incorporated, non-profit organization that focuses solely on this unique musical event. A Ceilidh-Gaelic for "party"-is a folk music and storytelling celebration with singing and dancing to Scottish or Irish traditional music.

"Our Government is pleased to support the Liverpool Ukulele Ceilidh Society in its work of sustaining and promoting a unique culture in Canada," said Minister Moore. "Local Liverpool artists, along with artists from elsewhere in Canada and other countries, will perform traditional music and celebrate the community's very colourful heritage and longstanding musical traditions. This is a wonderful sample of our Canadian talent."

"The Liverpool Ukulele Ceilidh Society makes an outstanding contribution to the cultural vitality of this region," said Mr. Keddy. "Our Government believes that this contribution is a great way to ensure more local cultural activity-activity that helps build the social and economic foundations of our communities."

"We are very appreciative of the funding we received from the Government of Canada for our Ukulele Ceilidh," said Frances Yeske, Secretary of the Liverpool Ukulele Ceilidh Society and member of the Seaside Strummers. "The financial support allows us to highlight our local ukulele groups, feature local singers, and offer quality workshops and outstanding concerts. The Ceilidh not only involves the community in a very enriching experience, but also brings many people to this beautiful part of Nova Scotia."

The Liverpool International Ukulele Ceilidh will provide an opportunity for local musicians and singers to perform for the community. Activities will be held at local venues such as a beach resort and theatre.

The Government of Canada has provided funding of $3,000 through the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program (www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/dcap-bcah/index-eng.cfm) of the Department of Canadian Heritage. This program provides Canadians with more opportunities to take part in activities that present local arts and culture and celebrate local history and heritage.

This news release is available on the Internet at www.canadianheritage.gc.ca under Media Room.

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That is awesome news! I'm a "Poi Dog" genetically speaking but my great grandmother was Scottish from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Would LOVE to one day visit this Celtic 'ukulele festival the blending of several cultures.

That's awesome!

That's very cool! I'd love to go some year!

Sometimes the governments gets one right.

Here's a little update:

The Liverpool Ukulele Ceilidh Society is playing a pretty tune, after getting $3,000 from the Federal Government on Oct. 14.

The announcement was made at the Astor Theatre by South Shore - St. Margaret’s MP Gerald Keddy.

“The Government of Canada is proud to support the 3rd International Ukulele Ceilidh,” said Keddy. “By partnering with the Liverpool Ukulele Ceilidh Society we can assist them in providing opportunities for residents and visitors to learn about the ukulele through workshops that cover all skill levels as well as three evenings of concerts.”

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