Manx Language Charity Mooinjer Veggey (no. 793) is hosting a night of music, spoken word and fun for Old Manx Christmas on Thursday 4th January. The concert will take place at the Arbory Parish Hall in Ballabeg from 7.30pm.
Oie’ll Verree as it is known in the Manx speaking world, is a celebration of Old Manx Christmas Eve. The night traditionally takes place on or around the 5th January. Nowadays, the celebration takes the form of a concert with performances featuring local musicians, poetry and dialect players.
The concert comes as part of a wider two-week celebration of Manx traditional culture at this time of year. Yn Kegeesh Ommidjagh, or the Foolish Fortnight, begins on the shortest day, Black Thomas’ Eve (now 21st December) and ends on Twelfth Night (6th January or Old Christmas Day).
Compèred by Phil Gawne, the evening will include performances from Caarjyn Cooidjagh, The White Boys players, poetry from the fifth Manx Bard Annie Kissack, Owen Williams Music, The Lockdown Lovelies, and a duologue by Becky Traynor and Christine Bregazzi.
All proceeds from the tickets go towards Mooinjer Veggey to help support projects for young families learning Manx Gaelic. Tickets can be purchased here: https://buytickets.at/mooinjerveggey/1053737
Tickets include the customary Manx Tay consisting of a selection of homemade cakes, sandwiches, tea and coffee.
You can purchase your tickets online or contact Phil Gawne directly. Tel: 834844 / Email: phil@mooinjerveggey.org.im.
A small selection of tickets can be purchased on the door, subject to availability.