Homelands
Friday 23rd October to Sunday 1st November
Authentic voices at the hearth of Scotland
The Festival finished for another year on 1st November with our Festival Salute, bringing together our international guest storytellers from all corners of the globe in a celebration of diversity and an exploration of cultural crossover, perfectly saluting the power of story that resonates globally to the farthest reaches of the world. What a night!
With such a fantastic 10 days behind us we are already looking forward to next year's Festival and an ambitious programme is beginning to take shape:
Eastern Routes
In 2010 we'll be exploring and celebrating Scotland's historical and cultural links with the East, and primarily with India, China and Japan. Drawing on the Storytelling Centre and Network's strong existing links and storytelling contacts in these three countries and using the Festival's successful model of cultural exchange, we'll be working over the coming months to identify our principle guests for next year's event.
The 2010 Festival will be based on a diverse and inspiring programme of events focusing on key themes of ecology, folk culture and tradition, enlightenment as well as the role of storytelling and literature in creating national identity, and what that means for storytelling in contemporary society.
It's bound to be a Festival rich in Eastern traditions and cultures, so watch this space for news and updates!
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I very much enjoyed the range of storytellers from all over the world bringing something of their people's Soul to this Festival.
