For the past so many years I've known Michael Jacobson he has always gone to this mysterious event called Gaidhealtard. I've always wondered what really goes on there and if Mike was part of a cult in which they dress up funny and do silly things. With Kim Shepherd and Stephan Cantwell in town over the New Year period a road trip was in order. All the way to Whangarei Heads, from...Whangarei. About a 30 minute drive through some nice scenic beaches of the winterless north.
It's not a Jawyei road trip without getting lost. I was going in the right direction when everything seems too good. Self doubt of how smooth things were travelling to someplace I haven't been before I decided to turn around and get lost. Mike had to be called and we found out we were actually going in the correct way.
When we arrived my suspicions were correct although it wasn't a cult but they still dressed funny and did silly things. Gaidhealtard is held at Whangarei Heads Primary school situated near the base of Mount Manaia. Mount Manaia provides a beautiful backdrop to an essentially a mini folk festival that's held over one week. The event consists of music, workshops, music, dancing, music, singing, music and various activities that involve music. I felt out of place as, unlike Kim and Stephen, I have never learnt to play an instrument. Never the less I did enjoy the activities we had there and even took some footage of the lads having a jam.
It's not a Jawyei road trip without getting lost. I was going in the right direction when everything seems too good. Self doubt of how smooth things were travelling to someplace I haven't been before I decided to turn around and get lost. Mike had to be called and we found out we were actually going in the correct way.
When we arrived my suspicions were correct although it wasn't a cult but they still dressed funny and did silly things. Gaidhealtard is held at Whangarei Heads Primary school situated near the base of Mount Manaia. Mount Manaia provides a beautiful backdrop to an essentially a mini folk festival that's held over one week. The event consists of music, workshops, music, dancing, music, singing, music and various activities that involve music. I felt out of place as, unlike Kim and Stephen, I have never learnt to play an instrument. Never the less I did enjoy the activities we had there and even took some footage of the lads having a jam.
It was a really good way to welcome in the year and I can see why Mike goes to this event every year. It's not a massive drunken party but what a good way to start the New Year.
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