MAGA ConferenceDelegates at the Maga conference listened keenly to how in Scotland, language is central to cultural events.
Maga held the conference on the 22nd March 2014 at Lys Kernow, Truro. Delegates heard about Maga’s work over the last two years and the results of surveys into speakers and attitudes towards Cornish. It is clear that not only are more people learning Cornish than ever before, but also more people are actively using it. Social media was cited as a major growth area, with many people and groups using Twitter and facebook in Cornish. According to Maga’s recent survey of users, social media has already overtaken in popularity some of the more traditional areas of use. Delegates were enthusiastic and provided useful input in breakout sessions, particularly around priorities and communications, which will be used to assist with plans for the coming year. The day was rounded off with a Yeth an Werin (pub gathering) at the County Arms, Truro. |
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Headline speaker Brian Ó hEadhra, from
Bord na Gaidhlig in Inverness, told conference delegates that
whether it is films, writing, music, dance or storytelling, for a
Scottish performer to be promoted as a Gaidhlig performer then they
must use the language. Delegates heard from Brian how language
permeates Scottish Ceilidh trails, Scotland’s Drama Network, and is
central to the Scottish equivalents of Feast and Carn to Cove.