With fine company, The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada hosted food and entertainment at the Credit Union Place on Saturday night.
Premier Wade MacLauchlan made a toast and spoke about Robert Burns and then Andrew Campbell, with the attention of more than 200 people, theatrically recited a poem written by Burns to celebrate the haggis, a Scottish delicacy as a piper played in the background.
“His knife see rustic Labour dight, an’ cut you up wi’ ready sleight, trenching your gushing entrails bright, like ony ditch; and then, or what a glorious sight, warm-reekin’, rich!” recited Campbell, with a ceremonial knife before he stabbed the haggis.
Funds raised from the event go toward the operational expenses of The College, including renovations that will also expand the building this year.
A traditional roast beef dinner with all the trimmings was served to guests, while a line of entertainment by Highland dancers and pipers from the College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada followed.
A complimentary shuttle service for guests was also provided.
