Calling of the Clans-Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
Schedule
Fri Jun 21 2024 at 09:45 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds | Parma, OH
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The "Calling of the Clans" Event is the official opening to the Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival. Each clan announces their presence and places a torch in the steel holder. The fiery cross was a means of communicating among clans and was principally used as a signal for the clan to gather together. It could signify the birth of the clan chief's first son, the announcement of highland games or it could be a callout to rally clan members to arms.
The cross was usually made from yew or hazel wood and set alight and was often tied together with strips of cloth dipped in goat's blood.
The torch would then be carried throughout the region by clan runners shouting their clan's war cry letting everyone know where and when to gather. As runners tired, they would be replaced (similar to a relay team), allowing them to cover a wide area very quickly. In the case of a call to arms, each clan had a designated meeting point, and all men able to fight were expected to gather there, armed and ready for action.
Today, the torch signifies the connections we share within our families, heritage and community.
For more information or tickets, go to www.ohioscottishgames.com
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Where is it happening?
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 4922 Kenmore Ave, Cleveland, OH 44134-2454, United States,Parma, OhioEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
