Here is the Scottish Express message, that has taken the torch from Ron MacLeod, to send out news emails about events in the Scottish-Canadian diaspora in the Vancouver area.
The BC Highland Games
Saturday June 26, 2010, Percy Perry Stadium, Coquitlam
http://www.bchighlandgames.com
15 Piping bands including the World Champion Simon Fraser University Band
220 Highland Dancing Competitors
30 Heavy Event Competitors (these are the caber tossers)
30 Venders (with all sorts of food and items galore with a Scottish twist)
21 Scottish Clans and Societies
Plenty of rides and activities for the children
And 16 Haggis
Yes, again this year those mythical Haggis will be hiding throughout the stadium grounds for the wildest hunt you have ever seen. Spot enough and you become an Official Haggis Hunter! They are elusive, fast, and can usually be found lurking around Tartan.
Highland Games are about competition and we are happy to report some of the best dancers, drummers, pipers and throwers are back to defend their titles. The caliber of sport is exhilarating!
Our entertainment this year includes the Jocelyn Petit Band and Blackthorn. Both will be playing on the main stage. They are the best of our local talent and showcase our deep talent pool here in BC.
The Beer Tent, British Car Show, Whisky Tasting, Sword Dancing, Cultural Tent and even a second Beer Tent are back!!
