An afternoon of dancing and camaraderie
by Lisa L. Lopez
A group of 50 or more were on hand Sunday, March 31, from 4-6 p.m. at Christ the King Community Church to enjoy participating in an Irish event known as a Ceili dance (pronounced kay-lee). This ancient Irish tradition is a popular form of folk dancing in Ireland and other Celtic nations. Its origins date back to the early 15th century. The dances were a way to bring communities together and celebrate with food, dance, socializing, and storytelling, and were generally accompanied by live Celtic music. Large social gatherings of men, women, and children formed pairs and listened to the Ceili caller speak out the movements of the dances. This occasion is the equivalent of a barn dance or shindig in the US.
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