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About Scotland

Before I heard stories of a woman who came to our last class, I had not known about Scotland though, I’d like to introduce about Scotland, Celtic dancing and Celtic drawing in relation to what I knew from what she said. First, Scotland is a country which is part of the United Kingdom. Edinburgh is a capital of the Scotland. Many people think that people from Scotland is a kind of British. However, they have a strong nationality. Therefore, if someone asks them, “Are you British?” it makes them feel bad. It means they are very conscious that they are Scottish living near United Kingdom. Second, there is a kind of dancing called Celtic dancing. It’s very traditional one in Scotland, and everyone of Scottish can dance Celtic dancing. According to the article on the Internet, Celtic dancing has two types. The first one is the quick-time dancing which are fast tempos, quick movement and a lively feeling. Another one is more slowly tempos and more tempered. Third, there is Celtic drawing. This is also traditional one. Celtic knots are perhaps the most notorious and recognizable artwork in Celtic history. The Celtic knot symbol, is also referred to as the mystic knot, or the endless knot. The more esoteric or spiritual meaning of this symbol alludes to beginnings and endings. In viewing these beautiful knots, we cannot see a beginning or the end, and therefore we are reminded of the timeless nature of our spirit. From her saying, I knew Scotland has own culture. There are totally difference between United Kingdom and Scotland.