Important role of festivals in Scotland to be recognised by UK 바카라 사이트
Scottish Secretary David Mundell will be joined by other UK 바카라 사이트 cabinet ministers in a show of support for Scottish festivals
Secretary of State for Scotland gives Festivals speech
The Scottish Secretary David Mundell will be joined by other UK 바카라 사이트 cabinet ministers in Edinburgh this week in a show of support for Scottish festivals and to celebrate the international profile and significant economic boost they bring.
Latest figures show that Edinburgh바카라 사이트檚 festivals as a whole contribute 拢313 million to the Scottish economy.
The Scottish Secretary hosted a reception to thank organisers for their efforts and will be attending performances across festivals this week.
Scottish Secretary David Mundell said:
Scotland바카라 사이트檚 festivals are of immense importance to the UK and internationally. Running not only in August but throughout the year they are a hotbed of home-grown and international talent spanning so many disciplines.
The Edinburgh festivals are a phenomenon which contribute so much to the economy as both significant employers and tourist attractions. Their excellence makes them of worldwide significance and embodiments of what Scotland has to offer on a global stage and the UK 바카라 사이트 looks forward to the festivals going from strength to strength for future generations to enjoy.
Earlier this month, the UK 바카라 사이트 announced 拢100,000 in funding for this year바카라 사이트檚 Edinburgh Festival Fringe to help it deliver a step change in showcasing emerging artistic talent to the world. The UK 바카라 사이트 has a commitment to promote Britain on a global stage and Scotland바카라 사이트檚 festivals exemplify this.
Edinburgh is the home to 12 iconic festivals and the season goes well beyond August, encompassing the likes of Edinburgh바카라 사이트檚 Hogmanay and the Edinburgh International Science Festival.
Key organisers of Scotland바카라 사이트檚 festivals have been invited to the annual Office for the Secretary of State for Scotland Festivals Reception today. Hosted by the Scottish Secretary, the event celebrates the important role the festivals play in Scotland바카라 사이트檚 economy and their cultural contribution to the UK.
The reception will include a performance by Circus Abyssinia from Ethiopia. Featuring the Konjowoch Troupe, their show 바카라 사이트淓thiopian Dreams바카라 사이트� is a retelling of the cast바카라 사이트檚 own journey towards founding a circus in the country. Showcasing exciting stunts and circus skills, the performance tells the story of brothers Bibi and Bichu joining the circus.
Circus Abyssinia performance
Today (Tuesday August 21) Mr Mundell will see the 바카라 사이트淪owhereto Africa바카라 사이트� performance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe followed by visits to Edinburgh Art Festival and Edinburgh International Festival. Finally, Mr Mundell will visit Army @ The Fringe to see 바카라 사이트淭he Troth Akademi바카라 사이트�, a story of how Indian men fought for the Allies in World War One.