A More General Question

[6April1320]

Okay, that's funny (though, undoubtedly, true) - and a reason I can buy.

[highlander_Daz]

I the mindset of a lot of people (in particular USA) there is a blurring between Scots and Irish cultures, (same cattle, different shed)

[Jack Daw]

When Braveheart and Rob Roy came out in 1995, Highland games and Scottish festivals increased in crowds and new ones emerged. Since that time, the popularity of those two movies has waned and so have the crowds and gate receipts. Hence, the HHGA changed the name of our event to The Houston Highland Games & Celtic Festival. But, other than changing the name and flying irish flags, there hasn't been an effort to draw in the Irish, et. al.

[macwilkin]

When Braveheart and Rob Roy came out in 1995, crowds at Highland games and Scottish festivals increased and new ones emerged. Since that time, the popularity of those two movies has waned and so have the crowds and gate receipts.

I've seen this happen in historical reenacting; A movie, anniversary and/or documentary such as Ken Burns' The Civil War, Saving Private Ryan and Rough Riders will boost interest and participation in a particular time period.

Regards,

Todd