The last few years
have seen a dramatic increase in interest towards the language and
throughout the year there are events where both young and old can use
some Manx.
The Cooish provides an ideal opportunity for everyone
to engage with, speak a little (or a lot of) Manx and find out more
about this remarkable cultural asset that we have in the Isle of Man.Supported by Culture Vannin and Jeebin - The Manx Language Network - activities include a pop-up Gaeltagh at Marks and Spencer today (Friday) where people can drop in for a coffee and Gaelg.
The afternoon will see Mini Musicians holding a free session teaching Manx songs for children at Henry Bloom Noble Library, in Douglas, from 2pm-3pm.
There will be a lecture that evening at the Bunscoill Gaelgagh, in St John’s delivered by the Greinneyder.
And there will be a coffee morning at St John’s Methodist Hall tomorrow (Saturday) from 10.30am which will provide an opportunity for all to find out more about the language.
A wide range of organisations including Mooinjer Veggey, Yn Ã?heshaght Ghailckagh, Pobble and Culture Vannin will be available that morning to discuss what is available on the language front.
Find out about the advantages of bilingualism, sign up for classes, buy some books and discover how to improve your language skills.
The weekend will finish with a concert at Peel Sailing & Cruise Club on Saturday night hosted by Yn Chruinnaght.
The events provide an excellent opportunity to learn, speak and most importantly enjoy this great cultural asset.
More information can be found at www.learnmanx.com or on the Cooish and Learn Manx Facebook pages.
For more details contact Adrian Cain, Manx language development officer for Culture Vannin on 451098.
