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Glasgow River Festival

by coal2k | July 20, 2008 at 01:10 pm

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Thousands of people spent the weekend on the banks of the Clyde at the fifth annual Glasgow River Festival. The free event was situated in and around the SECC, Glasgow Science Centre and the Tall Ship Glenlee and featured a packed program including jet-ski acrobatic displays, beach volleyball and the ever popular rubber duck fun race. Govan based organisation Galgael, which celebrates the history and traditions of Scotland, were once again a highlight of the festival this year with their traditional craft demonstrations.

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Rob Peters

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at 14:56 on July 20th, 2008

Cool, what was your favourite part?

coal2k

at 15:07 on July 20th, 2008

Thanks :)

My favourite has to have been Albannach's performance - they're a Celtic band with bagpipes and tribal-esque drumming, and they were absolutely wonderful. Real soul stirring stuff! I'm very glad I stumbled across them. It was a great day out. There was so much to watch and marvel at and learn about, and the food on offer was incredible. Aberdeen Angus burgers are my new favourite snack :D

Vinny

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at 15:30 on July 20th, 2008

coal2k, I like this story. It's good stuff.

azzayindia

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at 19:17 on July 20th, 2008

coal2k, I like this story. It's good stuff.

i love festivals by the river we have similiar festivals here which need recognition

click here

http://www.nowpublic.com/world/mound-fishing-festival-garhwal-india-celebrated

duo

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at 02:19 on July 21st, 2008

coal2k, I like this story. It's good stuff. Wish I could've been there!

Mary

coal2k

at 04:07 on July 24th, 2008

Thanks Mary :)

Glasgow Things To Do (not verified)

at 00:00 on July 23rd, 2008

Sad I missed it

coal2k

at 04:06 on July 24th, 2008

There's always next year! :)

a Galgael weaver (not verified)

at 03:18 on July 24th, 2008

Thanks for posting this!

Esp glad to find a pic of Mary spinning... as no one of us had a camera on Sunday.

Would you , or anyone, have any more pics of the Galgael actions?

a Galgael weaver

coal2k

at 03:53 on July 24th, 2008

Helloo!

How lovely to speak to you :)

Re the photos, there are more on my Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/coal2k/sets/72157606277960670/ - and I think I may have a couple more at home. If you send me your email address, I'll email them to you this evening when I've finished work.