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Motion · S6M-03549 · 9 Mar 2022

Celebrating the Inaugural World Gaelic Week

Lodged by Donald Cameron Standard Motion 35 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the inaugural World Gaelic Week, which will take place between 21 to 27 March 2022; understands that World Gaelic Week has been pioneered by broadcaster and musician Joy Dunlop, who is Director of Seachdain na Gàidhlig; recognises that the week-long series of cultural events was inspired by similar campaigns in Ireland and Cape Breton and also followed on from the success of #SayAGaelicPhraseDay during lockdown, and wishes both the organisers and participants of World Gaelic Week every success in its first year and beyond.  The Member has provided the following translation: A’ Comharrachadh a’ Chiad Seachdain na Gàidhlig Gu bheil a’ Phàrlamaid a’ cur fàilte air a’ chiad Seachdain na Gàidhlig a thèid a chumail eadar 21 is 27 Màrt; gu bheil i a’ tuigsinn gun deach Seachdain na Gàidhlig a chur air bhog leis an neach-chraolaidh is neach-ciùil Joy Dunlop a tha na Stiùiriche air Seachdain na Gàidhlig; ag aithneachadh gus bheil an sreath fad seachdaine de thachartasan cultarail air a bronsachadh le iomairtean car coltach ann an Èirinn is Ceap Breatainn agus gun tàinig i cuideachd an dèidh soirbheachadh #LàAbairtNaGàidhlig ri linn glasadh an t-sluaigh; agus gu bheil i a’ guidhe gach soirbheachaidh air an dà chuid do cho-òrdanachaidhean is com-pàirtichean Seachdain na Gàidhlig sa chiad bhliadhna aige agus san àm ri teachd.

Supporters (35)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.