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American students sample our Ulster culture

American students sample our Ulster culture

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American students sample our Ulster culture

A 27-strong party of students from the American University in Washington DC recently visited the Mourne region of Co Down.
This was the fifth consecutive year that such a party from this particular university visited the area. The students on this occasion were led by their university lecturer Professor Peter Weinberger.

The group were on a field trip to Northern Ireland as part of their course work in a cultural studies conflict resolution programme.
They met with Maynard Hanna, director with the Ulster-Scots Heritage Council, and following a question and answer session, an evening of Ulster-Scots culture and entertainment was arranged in Kilkeel Orange Hall.

The student class was able to witness a band parade in Kilkeel, at which the Mourne Young Defenders Flute Band, in their
American Marines uniform, made quite an impact, so a request was made asking if this year's travelling student party could meet up with and attend their band practice.

Also in attendance were members of the Kirknarra School of Dance.

Professor Wienberger offered warmest and heartfelt thanks for the welcome and for what he termed "a most excellent evening of top class and enjoyable, Ulster-Scots entertainment".
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