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What would the Druids think of this? Samhain Conquers Japan. Halloween Spending Tops 1 Billion Dollars.

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Submitted by Emmett McIntyre on October 31, 2015 - 3:28pm

What would the Druids think of this?  The Otherworld is opening tonight in Japan.

Halloween, the modern celebration of the Celtic new year of Samhain, has taken hold in Japan and according to multiple media reports is now experiencing explosive growth expecting to generate the equivalent of over 1 Billion dollars in related sales in 2015.

Isle of Man: Professor Ronald Hutton Shares His Research about Hop tu Naa and Neighbouring Celebrations

Submitted by Valerie Caine on October 31, 2015 - 12:07pm

As the celebration of Hop tu Naa looms on the horizon, celebrated academic Professor Ronald Hutton returned to the Isle of Man to speak about his extensive research on the subject to a packed auditorium at the Manx Museum lecture theatre.

Delving into his own studies from the early 1990s, Professor Hutton spoke eloquently about this subject and his understanding of its development over time, but remaining sensitive to his Manx audience.

Patagonia: Major Cultural Tour By Welsh Orchestra And Choir

Submitted by Mair Williams on October 30, 2015 - 8:07pm

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To mark the 150th anniversary since Welsh settlements were established in Patagonia both the BBC National Orchestra Wales (BBC NOW) and the National Youth Choir of Wales (NYCW) is currently touring Patagonia.

The National Orchestra Wales has this week been working with communities throughout Patagonia, in a week-long residency marking the establishment of Y Wladfa, the Welsh settlement in the Province.

Mannin: Media Overload And The Vanishing Voters

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on October 30, 2015 - 7:55pm

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With concerns being voiced about the amount of air time being given to Allan Bell (Manx Chief Minister) virtually on a daily basis on the National Radio station rumours abound that MTTV Manx Telecom TV) may be trying to recruit redoubtable North Korean TV anchorwoman Ri Chun Hui who recently retired (see her in action in the Youtube video below).

Cymru: Tryweryn - Cameron Sidesteps An Apology

Submitted by Mair Williams on October 30, 2015 - 7:45pm

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British Prime Ministers are always apologizing. In the past few years they have gone on the record to express regret for issues as diverse as the Irish Famine and Section 28.

However it seems it’s a step to far for David Cameron to apologize for the destruction of the Welsh speaking community in the Tryweryn Valley evicted despite protest across Wales to make way for a dam to supply water to Merseyside.

Scotland: Misguided Munitions MCA Need To Pose Questions

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on October 30, 2015 - 7:38pm

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Well Joint Warrior (JW 15/2) seemed to pass of without incident but this week a piece of ‘military kit’ drifted ashore in the Western Isles.

The large Mirach 100/5 military target drone which was found on a beach on North Uist may well have been associated with the exercise but is more likely connected to the ‘QuinteQ’ missile testing range on nearby South Uist.

China? Really Allan There’s ‘Too Many Pigs And Not Enough Tits’

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on October 30, 2015 - 7:31pm

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The Isle of Man Chief Minister, Allan Bell MHK, has been waxing lyrical about the Isle of Man’s economic future and chose to highlight how it was ‘essential to support our efforts to strengthen relations with economic superpowers such as China, a country we visited again this year’.

Mannin: ‘An Outstanding Place To Live’ or ‘Allan In Bloody Wonderland’!

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on October 30, 2015 - 7:26pm

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‘Islanders are a proud people it is likely that some feeling the strain are suffering in silence’.

The Isle of Man, says the Chief Minister (CM) Allan Bell MHK, ‘remains an outstanding place to live, work and do business’.

Well it depends what standpoint you are viewing it from.

Scottish First Minister Commits to the Future of Gaelic Medium Education

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Submitted by Emmett McIntyre on October 27, 2015 - 6:11pm

“We want all of Scotland’s children to have the best start in life. That includes providing opportunities for children to learn and improve Gaelic in their early years. Our support for Gaelic medium education is encouraging and enabling more children to learn the language and has helped to slow the decline in our population of Gaelic speakers. I am determined to do all I can to support the future of the language in Scotland" - Nicola Sturgeon

Rachel Hair Trio Returns to the Isle of Man

Submitted by Valerie Caine on October 27, 2015 - 4:46pm

It might be three years since the Rachel Hair Trio last came to these shores, but their loyal fan base packed out the Centenary Centre in Peel to watch one of Scotland's most recognised folk bands.

Support for the evening was local duo Paul Rogers (Strengyn) and Isla Callister (Tree Cassyn) who got the concert underway with a short session of tunes with a Celtic flavour, which quickly set the tone for the concert.

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