Irish culture and heritage as told by proverbs.
Poster Number
21
Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Artist Statement
Many different aspects of Irish culture and heritage are addressed in this paper, mainly through the use of proverbial sayings passed down from generation to generation. This paper tackles the subjects of work, social life, familial duty, education, religion and politics by stating and interpreting various proverbs to provide an insight to Irish life. The goal of this paper is to show that Irish culture today is deeply rooted in the rich past of Ireland and its people through proverbs. What better way is there to show this than by using sayings established long ago by these very people?
Location
Pacific Geosciences Center
Start Date
26-4-2003 9:00 AM
End Date
26-4-2003 5:00 PM
Irish culture and heritage as told by proverbs.
Pacific Geosciences Center
Many different aspects of Irish culture and heritage are addressed in this paper, mainly through the use of proverbial sayings passed down from generation to generation. This paper tackles the subjects of work, social life, familial duty, education, religion and politics by stating and interpreting various proverbs to provide an insight to Irish life. The goal of this paper is to show that Irish culture today is deeply rooted in the rich past of Ireland and its people through proverbs. What better way is there to show this than by using sayings established long ago by these very people?