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PIA's St. Patrick's Day
Festival -
March 7th, 2020
Events and Information for
Children
Dear Friends, St. Patrick's Day is almost upon us again and this year marks a very special celebration as it is the 20th anniversary of the Penang Irish Association. We have lots of events planned for the weekend of March 6th-8th. Our Fun Day takes place on March 7th with lots of family-friendly events and activities scheduled to take place. We will host workshops and entertainment for children from 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Our St. Patrick's Day Parade will begin at 4.30pm with a grand prize of 1000RM for the winning float! The Warrior Fitness Shamrock 5k Fun Run will begin as the day cools at 5.30pm. Remember, participants must sign up in advance. See warriorfitnessadventure.com for more information. There are prizes for the best-dressed as well as for the race winners. During the day, we will be showcasing the talent of our island's children with a range of performances (acting, singing, dancing etc.) taking place on our main stage. Please come along to support our young people. It takes courage to take to the stage and we would love to have a big audience in attendance to cheer our performers on. It is not too late to sign up if you know someone who would benefit from an opportunity to perform in front of an audience. The attached download contains some information about St. Patrick and about some of our Irish symbols as this may be of interest. We have also included some arts and crafts ideas your children may like to try in their spare time. We'd love to see them wearing/carrying some handmade creations in the parade. Please let us know if you have any questions about any of our events. Best wishes, Penang Irish Association Festival Committee
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. On March
17th, people all over the world celebrate Saint
Patrick's Day.
Ø Have you heard of St. Patrick?
Ø Do you know any ways in which people
celebrate St.Patrick's Festival?
Ø Do you know any Irish customs, symbols or
traditions?
Ø Can you locate Ireland on the world map?
This year, on March 7th (a little early!), the Penang
Irish Association will celebrate this special day and
would love to have as many people as possible
join us.
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We would like to invite you to join us at Straits Quay on March 7th for a day of fun and celebration. 2.00pm - 4.00pm: Workshops and entertainment for children, including Image source Pixabay cupcake decorating, arts and crafts, and face-painting. 4.30pm: March in our St. Patrick's Parade! Don't forget to dress in green! 5.30pm: Shamrock 5k Fun Run! Prizes for best costumes as well as for race winners! During the day, pupils from many of the schools on island will showcase their talents on the main stage - acting, dancing, and singing before a huge audience!
Write down this important date: March 7th Write down this important time: 2.00pm onwards Write down this important location: Straits Quay Ø Ask your parents to note the date and time and cancel all other plans! Ø Plan your green outfit!
Date: March 7th Time: 2.00pm onwards Location: Straits Quay Are you marching in the parade? Ø Practise your best smile as a TV crew is coming to film our celebrations! Are you performing on stage? Ø Rehearse your routine so that you feel confident! Are you taking part in the 5k Shamrock Fun Run? Ø Parents must register you for this event in advance. See poster for more information.
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Did you know Ireland is sometimes
known as the Emerald Isle?
Emeralds are green gemstones.
Ireland earned this nickname as
the landscape of the island is very
green. Although there are fewer
trees today, long ago Ireland had
many acres of forest as well as
green fields and grassy hills.
In the 18th century, the shamrock was adopted as the symbol
of Ireland so the colour green took on even more significance at
that time. Nowadays, bunches of shamrock are worn on St.
Patrick's Day. Many people wear shamrock that has been
blessed by a priest or bishop.
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The national flag of Ireland, referred to as the
Irish tricolour, features green, white and orange.
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A leprechaun is a fairy in Irish folklore. They are often depicted as
cobblers/shoemakers. Leprechauns are usually dressed in green suits
and wear buckled shoes and a large top hat. It is common to see
leprechauns with a red beard too. Typically, they are mischievious. If
caught by a human, they are said to grant three wishes. Leprechauns
are thought to keep a pot of gold hidden at the end of a rainbow.
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Hanging a horseshoe on or over the door of a home is thought to bring good luck to those inside. This
belief dates back to ancient Celtic times.
Long ago, people feared the fairy folk, considering them responsible for bringing bad luck. To counter this
and protect themselves, they hung horseshoes on their door to ward them off. They firmly believed in the
power of iron and thought the fairies were afraid of it as it was a material used to make weapons. Because
iron could withstand fire - one of the basic elements - the people believed it to be magical and more
powerful than other metals. The blacksmiths, who worked with fire to forge the horseshoes, were highly
revered in society at the time and considered to hold supernatural skills. These beliefs sparked the hanging
of horseshoes - a custom that exists to this day.
There is controversy regarding how to hang the horseshoe. Some say it
must be hung like a 'u' to ensure it collects good luck and none spills
out; others argue this is incorrect. They believe it should be hung like
an 'n' such that the good luck pours out upon those entering the house.
Ø What are you thoughts?
Ø Do you know any good luck charms in other cultures? Images: PixabayMarch 17th is Saint Patrick's Day. St. Patrick is the patron saint
of Ireland. Patrick was born in Britain, but no-one is quite certain
where he was born or of the date of his birth. Some historians
suggest 361 A.D. while others believe it 385 A.D. Some place it
as late as 420 A.D. When he was born, Patrick was given the
name Maewyn Succat.
Maewyn was born into a religious family. His parents,
Calpurnius and Conchessa, were wealthy Romans. Both his
father and grandfather were members of the clergy, and his
uncle (on his mother's side) is thought to be St. Martin of Tours.
Despite this, Maewyn had little interest in religion when he was
growing up. He showed little interest in education either.
St. Patrick - Catholic.orgAt the age of 16, Maewyn was kidnapped by Irish raiders. King Niall of the Nine Hostages sent the pillagers to plunder animals and clothes and to capture young men and women to serve as slaves. Such raids were common at this time. Maewyn was sold to a Druid (a pagan high- priest) named Milchu. He was sent to herd sheep on Mount Slemish in Antrim in the north of Ireland. Plucked from home and all that was familiar to him, isolated and alone, Maewyn turned to God and began to pray. For Mt. Slemish, County Antrim by Albert Bridge 6 years, Maewyn lived in isolation, his faith and trust in God growing.
One night, Maewyn had a dream. An angel appeared to him telling him a ship was waiting for him. Taking it as a sign from God, Maewyn fled Mount Slemish, walking miles of bogs and forests until he arrived at a port. There he boarded a cargo ship bound for Europe. Upon reaching land, Maewyn and the crew walked for days. Famished and fearful, one of the sailors challenged him, “Why is it, Christian? You say your God is great and all-powerful; then why can you not pray for us? For we may perish of hunger; it is unlikely indeed that we shall ever see another human being.” Maewyn urged them to have faith and began to lead the group in prayer. Suddenly, a herd of wild boar appeared before them on the road. At this sight, the crew were converted to Christianity. We do not know how Maewyn reached home but he eventually returned safely. Maewyn's parents rejoiced, delighted to have their long lost son home and vowing not to let him out of their sight! Maewyn, however, had another dream. In it, the children of Ireland were calling to him. He recognised God's plan for him but was fearful. He felt he lacked knowledge as he had studied so little as a boy and had spent so many years as a slave.
Determined to learn more about God, he began to
study religion and and trained as a priest. He was
later consecrated as a bishop and received the
name Patricius (Pádraig in Irish/Patrick in English).
We know from Patrick’s writings that he returned to
Ireland as a missionary, determined to spread the
word of God. As he was familiar with the language
and customs, Patrick was able to communicate with
the people. He travelled the country preaching and
founding schools, churches, and monasteries.
The map shows some of the most famous places
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associated with Patrick.It is a widely held belief Patrick used the shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity; however, this is not mentioned in his writings. Regardless, the shamrock has become the official symbol of Ireland. As with his date of birth, historians are unsure when Patrick died. A recording in the Irish Annals of 492-493 mentions the death of "Patrick, the arch-apostle (or archbishop and apostle) of the Scoti", on 17th March. Hence the adoption of March 17th as his feast day. Although he was never formally canonised by a pope, Patrick is celebrated as a saint for his Irish missionary work.
1. Create your own shamrock stamp with 2. Make this rainbow pot of gold craft from
this idea from Crafty Morning. Natural Beach Living.
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Image Source: Natural Beach Living3. Make your own leprechaun puppet from I 4. Try these St. Patrick's Day cards from
Heart Crafty Things. Craft Create Cook.
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Image Source: I Heart Crafty Things5. Try some of these St. Patrick's Day or relax with these very detailed colouring
colouring activities from crayola.com... pages from primarygames.com.
Image Sources: Here & here Image Sources: Here & hereØ Thank you for supporting our efforts to promote the links between Ireland and Penang. We look forward to celebrating our St. Patrick's Day 20th Anniversary Festival with you. Ø Penang Irish Association retains the copyright for this presentation. Feel free to share but we ask that you credit PIA and link penangirishassociation.com in doing so. Ø Every effort has been made to acknowledge and credit the sources used in this presentation. Please get in touch via penangirishassociation.com if you notice any errors or find anything that has not been properly accredited. Ø Please do not hesitate to contact us with any queries, suggestions or feedback via our website penangirishassociation.com or search for Penang Irish Association on Facebook and Instagram.
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