BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania<\/strong>, May 5, 2020 \u2014 The Celtic Cultural Alliance (CCA) has announced that several scholarships will be awarded this year to students pursuing the study of Celtic dance, music, or art.<\/p>\n The mission of Celtic Cultural Alliance is to promote and preserve the Celtic culture of the seven Celtic nations through art, history, dance, music, and literature. The purpose of the scholarship is to apply the funds for future classes, instruments, or other costs. Application deadline is June 15, 2020.<\/p>\n Celtic Cultural Alliance also offers a volunteer scholarship to inspire high school students to volunteer and share their experiences about Celtic Classic while gaining useful knowledge and contributing to the community. This award will be given to one high school student who has volunteered at Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival for at least one Celtic Classic festival for at least 12 hours.<\/p>\n Please contact Marcie Mulligan, mmulligan@celticfest.org,<\/a> for information related to either scholarship.<\/p>\n For more details about the scholarship programs and to download the applications, visit our webpage at http:\/\/www.celticfest.org\/cca_scholarships<\/a>.<\/p>\n Celtic Classic runs from Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, in downtown historic Bethlehem. For more information, directions, volunteering opportunities and the weekend\u2019s schedule, log on to www.celticfest.org.<\/a> For up-to-the-minute information and updates, follow Celtic Classic on Twitter (@CelticClassic) and friend them on Facebook (facebook.com\/CelticClassic<\/a>).<\/p>\n For more information on the Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the organization\u2019s website at www.celticfest.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival, Parade of Shamrocks and Lehigh Valley HopsFest and CCA event logos are trademarks of Celtic Cultural Alliance in the U.S. and\/or other countries.<\/p>\n \u00a9 2014 Celtic Classic- Highland Games & Festival.<\/p>\n All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n On Columbus Day weekend in 1988, the first Celtic Classic was presented by a small group of individuals. The goal of this dedicated group was to create an event that symbolized the Celtic spirit and history, and to provide the impetus for an organization that focused on promoting the Celtic culture. This group has now evolved into Celtic Cultural Alliance to better communicate the overall goals of the organization.<\/p>\n The CCA has expanded with year-round programming to support the mission of promoting and preserving Celtic Culture through arts, music, literature, dance, and history programs. In keeping with the spirit of \u201cNext Generation\u201d, the CCA also offers scholarships to promising young students of the Celtic Arts. These yearly scholarships are offered to students of the arts, including Irish Step Dance, Highland Dance, Fiddle, and Bagpipes.<\/p>\n The Celtic Classic has blossomed into one of the largest Highland Games and Festival in North America. Annually, over 250,000 visitors come to Historic Bethlehem to join in this celebration of all things Celtic. The organization has expanded into year-round programs. Our educational programming has expanded to include community outreach events in area school districts, religious institutions, local theaters and colleges throughout the Lehigh Valley. A series of scholarships are awarded each year in varied areas of Celtic culture.<\/p>\n Find Us On Facebook and Twitter.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: Jayne Ann M. Recker <\/p>\nAbout the Celtic Cultural Alliance<\/h1>\n
\nMarcie Mulligan
\nCultural Outreach Coordinator<\/p>\n
\nExecutive Director – Celtic Cultural Alliance<\/p>\n
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