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[April 16, 2018]
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The April meeting of
the Atlanta Ag 4-H Club just happened to fall on National Tartan
Day, a day to celebrate Scottish heritage and pride. It was a very
fitting date for a visit from Dave and Phyllis Hart who are members
of the Clan Donald, the oldest Scottish Clan in the world.
Phyllis showed off her traditional wardrobe that consisted of a
Flora McDonald dress with Tartan sash and traditional headpiece.
Dave arrived dressed in a traditional Tartan kilt.
Dave also discussed the different swords that were carried in battle
and/or worn in special ceremonies.
The couple shared their knowledge of the Scottish/Tartan culture
with club members and encouraged questions from the group.
Being a part of 4-H is far more than understanding agriculture or
even science and technology. It is also learning about different
cultures and lifestyles, and coming to appreciate that we are a very
diverse world with many ancestry lines that make each one of us
unique but with a commonality that we are a part of all mankind.
Pictures by Kim Carlock |
