Robert Burns Supper Scottish Party

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On Saturday, Jan. 25, join the millions of people around the world who are celebrating the 261st birthday of “Auld Lang Syne” writer, Scottish national poet Robert Burns. On or near Jan. 25 every year, an estimated 9 million people around the globe attend Burns Suppers in honor of the beloved bard. Traditional Burns Suppers have been following roughly the same order of events since the first one in 1801.

At the Greenwich Burns’ Supper, the Greenwich Pipe Band will play rousing tunes and Stefanie Kies will wow the audience with beautiful renditions of Burns’ songs. A full dinner, dessert, and entertainment are all included. In addition this year, thanks to new co-sponsor First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich, beer and wine are also included. There will be a cash bar for whisky.

Greenwich resident Stasha Healy couldn’t find a local Burns Supper so she created one in 2016. Healy studied Burns at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and enjoyed the traditions of this Scottish event. The University of Edinburgh invites its area alumni to the Greenwich Burns Supper and First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich is inviting its members this year as well. First Presbyterian can trace its origins to Scotland and many congregations hold a Kirkin’ O’ Th’ Tartan service, which commemorates the denominations’ Scottish forbears (“kirk” is Scots for church).

The event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich, 1 West Putnam Ave. For tickets, visit BurnsSupperGreenwich2020.eventbrite.com

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