 Peregrino Gris - a Celtic Costa Rican band |  |
Come Celebrate With Us On 15th February 2008! The birth of Scotland's most famous son Robert Burns.
Who?
The famous Scottish poet Robert Burns was born 248 years ago at Alloway, near Ayr in Scotland on the 25th January 1759 and on the 15th February 2007, people in Costa Rica can celebrate .
The first recorded Burns celebration was held in July 1801 on the anniversary of his Death comprising a group of friends and acquaintances. Later the date was to change to the evening of the anniversary of his Birth (25th January) and would become "Burns Night" with the focal point being the "Burns Supper"
 Jonathan Davies' brother Mark has trouble saying "When" to the Chivas Regal. Photo by Scott Oliver |
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A Burns Supper is one of the most celebrated events in the Scottish cultural calendar, not just in Scotland but throughout the world. The true Burns Supper follows a common agenda, specific to the celebration of the life, works & cultural heritage of Robert Burns.
The main objective of a Burns Supper therefore is to celebrate the memory of Robert Burns and the Scottish heritage.
What's It All About? The following is a broad list of the key elements of a Burns Supper:
1) Fun loving guests! 2) A traditional Burns Supper menu 3) A Chairman or Chairwoman 4) Speakers:
Where there is the Address to the Haggis The Immortal Memory A Toast to the Lassies (From the men to our women) A Reply from the Lassies (From the women to their men)
5) Entertainers:
Piper (or appropriate music) Recitals of Burns poetry Singers - ballads & songs of Burns Musicians - playing traditional Scottish music
If drinking good Scotch, eating haggis, enjoying live Celtic music, dancing and generally making a complete fool of ourselves sounds like something you would be interested in then this event is for you.
 Kevin Ludeke on the bagpipes. Photo by Scott Oliver |
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When & Where?
Mark in your diaries - Burns Supper at the Costa Rica Country Club on February 15th 2008. It should be a great night!
You can see the details of two of our previous Burns Celebration Dinners at:
- Costa Rica Culture - A Scottish 'Burns' night in Escazu.
- Scottish Events in Costa Rica - Burns Night Supper. Haggis or Craggis?
 A 'bonnie' couple on 'Burns' night in Escazu, Costa Rica |
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How Much?
This evening full of fun and festivities will cost c20,000 per person (about $40 if paying by cash or $45 by credit card) which includes haggis, tributes and poems with a full buffet, copious wine and whisky and live Celtic music with Peregrino Gris - a Celtic Costa Rican band and tickets should be paid for in advance.
- If you are in Costa Rica and wish to pay by cash, please pay c20,000 into the account of Scott Oliver at one of the many HSBC branches. Account name: Scott Oliver - CMB 114406. Account number - 06-4-05-01984-4
- If you prefer paying securely online by credit card (with a slight surcharge to cover credit card processing costs) please pay $45 per person here.
 Peregrino Gris - a Celtic Costa Rican band |
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What Should You Wear?
If you have a kilt please, please wear your kilt and full Highland Dress.
If you do not have a kilt then please wear tuxedos and a cocktail dress for the ladies with a tartan bow tie maybe? A heather buttonhole, or tartan sash? If you do not have a tuxedo then a smart jacket and tie would be sufficient.
Anyone that shows up with shorts, T-shirts, jeans or sandals will have their neeps beaten to a pulp with an aged haggis.
Please let me know if you would like to join us... All you need to do is to confirm your reservations by paying here and then Contact Me here and give me the full names of you and all of your guests.
 Escazu Country Club |
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Some Bagpipe Jokes Please!
A guy walks into a bar and announces "I have a great new bagpipe joke!" The bartender says "Let me stop you right there son. You see that karate black belt hanging up behind the bar? That's mine. And I play the pipes.
See that ornery lookin' feller in the Harley t-shirt? That's my brother - and he plays the pipes. And that big ugly old guy in the corner with the big scar across his face? That's my Paw - and he's a piper. Now, are you sure you wanna tell that joke in here?"
"Hell, no! Not if I'm gonna hafta explain it three times!"
And finally ....
Q: How do you get two bagpipes to play a perfect unison?
A: Shoot one.