Phoenix Highland Games 1980s

[Riverkilt]

Looking for a pic of a sign for another thread ran across photos I took at a Phoenix, Arizona Highand Games sometime back in the 1980s. Would guess they're about 25 years old. Not old enough for Vintage. Kind of shows how things don't change - that's one definition of Tradition.

Here are some dancers.







Maybe our dance experts can identify the dances.

[Riverkilt]

And here are the athletes. Games were held at the Central High School field back then.







And the crowd with Camelback Mountain in the background



And tartans

[Riverkilt]

And Pipers





And drummers



And the signs that started the quest for these old pic in the first place.





And I'm guessing Todd and other resident historians can validate the accuracy of the last sign.

Ron

[macwilkin]

And I'm guessing Todd and other resident historians can validate the accuracy of the last sign.

Ron

I'll have to do some research on some of those, Ron, but I would bet my friend Marshall Trimble knows about the majority of them. I'll send it to him with your permission.

I have heard of the legend of Tam Blake, who was reportedly a member of Coronado's expedition in 1540 -- Tomas Blaque.


Great photos, btw -- Nice to be reminded of my days in the Valley (25 years ago), although I don't think we ever went to the games, more's the pity!
T.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

The gentleman in the clipped moustache is the late Calvin Biggar, a superb piper from California, and the owner of the ex-Marquis of Bute's Bentley R-Type. Cal's piping impressed me more than his car, but just barely!

[macwilkin]

The gentleman in the clipped moustache is the late Calvin Biggar, a superb piper from California, and the owner of the ex-Marquis of Bute's Bentley R-Type. Cal's piping impressed me more than his car, but just barely!

The gentleman with his back to the camera is wearing the tartan of the Mesa Caledonian Pipes Band, Bruce of Kinnaird.

http://www.mcpb.org

T.

[MacKay71]

Great pics!

[Chas]

Here are some dancers.



Maybe our dance experts can identify the dances.

I believe that this one is the Irish Jig - she is waving her fist at her husband for some 'marital crime' that he has committed - she is required to look 'Fierce'.

Really great pictures Ron - I remember days just like that.

Regards

Chas

[GMan]

Outside of the hair styles, nothing looks different than today. Just goes to show the timelessness of the Kilt.

[hospitaller]

Outside of the hair styles, nothing looks different than today. Just goes to show the timelessness of the Kilt.

Actually, there is a huge difference.

29 years ago, people were on average slimmer than today's.

Most people on these photos is slim or average built, as opposed to nowadays where most people are overweight.

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