What's in a name? A decades old event that celebrates the Scottish heritage of the community of McPherson is going through some changes.
For more than 20 years, McPherson was home to the annual McPherson Scottish Festival featuring Highland games, Celtic music, dance and food. This year, organizers are broadening the event to include all nationalities. It has been renamed the McPherson Festival of Cultures.
According to Tony Fiedler, McPherson Scottish Vice Chair, festival planners recognized the need to make changes to attract more local residents and to celebrate a diverse community. "McPherson has expanded over the years as industries have attracted ...
What's in a name? A decades old event that celebrates the Scottish heritage of the community of McPherson is going through some changes.
For more than 20 years, McPherson was home to the annual McPherson Scottish Festival featuring Highland games, Celtic music, dance and food. This year, organizers are broadening the event to include all nationalities. It has been renamed the McPherson Festival of Cultures.
According to Tony Fiedler, McPherson Scottish Vice Chair, festival planners recognized the need to make changes to attract more local residents and to celebrate a diverse community. "McPherson has expanded over the years as industries have attracted ...