In celebration of Robert Burns

Posted 2/6/14

The Robert Burns Anniversary Committee of Rhode Island held their 51st annual Supper Dance in honor of Scotland’s National Poet on Feb. 1 at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet Ballroom. A roast beef supper was …

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In celebration of Robert Burns

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The Robert Burns Anniversary Committee of Rhode Island held their 51st annual Supper Dance in honor of Scotland’s National Poet on Feb. 1 at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet Ballroom. A roast beef supper was served after a social hour and cash bar.

Ballroom and Scottish Country dance music for this festive celebration was provided by Sean Connor and The Irish Express. Entertainment included The Rhode Island Highlanders Pipe Band and the traditional “Haggis Ceremony.”

Endorsed by the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission, the Robert Burns Supper Dance is one of the largest and most colorful Scottish social events in New England. The event, run by the St. Andrew’s Society of R.I., celebrates the poet Robert Burns who is known for his poem and song “Auld Lang Syne” and “Scots Wha Hae,” which served for a long time as an unofficial national anthem of the country. Other poems and songs of Burns that remain well known across the world today include “A Red, Red Rose,” “A Man’s a Man for A’ That,” “To a Louse,” “To a Mouse,” “The Battle of Sherramuir,” “Tam o’ Shanter” and “Ae Fond Kiss.”

Members who served on the Dinner Dance Committee were President Joyce Dell, Treasurer Richmond Cargil, Past President John MacLean Sr. and Board Members Joseph Mussey and Peter Dell. (Beacon photos by Steve Popiel/text by Meri R. Kennedy)

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