Haggis, a toast to the Lassies, and a wonderful night filled with warmth, tradition, and fun.
Haggis, the dish that was created by Robert Burns, hence the name “Burns Supper.”
Robert Burns was Scotland’s national poet. He was born on January 25, 1759, on a dark and windy
night in the village of Alloway, Ayrshire. He died at the age of 37 in his home in Dumfries.
He invented this dish during lean times as a tribute to those who did not dine at rich tables. Rather,
it was a “poor people’s” food, consisting of the heart, liver, and lungs of a sheep, combined in the sheep’s
intestine casing, and served with mashed potatoes and mashed turnips. The dish was topped with a bit
of whisky to bring out the full flavor of the haggis.
The ceremony honors
the haggis, and the history behind it.
The haggis is carried into the hall on a silver platter, accompanied by bagpipe music. (Film) Everyone stands
to greet the haggis. A humorous poem, “Address to the Haggis,” is recited, followed by a toast with a sip of whisky,
and then the haggis is eaten.
John Gahagan recounts how the shepherd would wipe his rusty knife on his clothes before cutting the haggis,
sniffing it, and checking if it was ready. It was the only dish that provided a warm and nourishing meal.
In the cold and harsh conditions, they made the best of it.
tastes great and is eaten with mashed potatoes (Tatties) and mashed turnips (Neeps).
House-cured Scottish Salmon, roasted fennel seeds, star anise, honey, young frisée tips, and orange marinade.
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Haggis with mashed potatoes and mashed turnips.
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Oxtail and roasted beef with Bamberg smoked beer sauce, potato Baumkuchen, and glazed purple carrots.
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Dundee Cake crème brûlée, marinated berries, whipped Drambuie, and whisky cream.
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Wine was served to complement each course.
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Professor Dr. Oberbeck, President of the Technical University of Nuremberg, presented
Here, the customs of ladies, which no man understands, were humorously and charmingly recited. “To The Lassies” is well-known to be a playful form of teasing, and the ladies responded afterward in their charming, feminine way with “The Answer of the Lassies.”
It was very amusing, a tradition that continues to this day, providing plenty of fun and wit.
The Fashion Show: “Sustainable Anniversary Tartan”
The B5 fashion schools of Nuremberg and Kelvin College from Glasgow presented a very modern and unique Scottish fashion collection, perfect for special occasions as well as everyday wear.
The ladies sewed pins of flies, ties, and Scottish roses for the evening.
The honored guests were escorted into the hall by the bagpipe players.
After a brief welcome by
Lord Provost of Glasgow, the guests were greeted.
A toast with Lord Provost and Mayor Marcus König followed.
is the table grace spoken by Robert Burns before the ceremony begins.
The evening concluded with everyone singing
and holding hands.
played between courses.
played her harp.
played his accordion.
Kirsten Harvey played her guitar and sang.
The
provided the bagpipe music and entertainment.
played guitar, piano, and sang.
The song “Auld Lang Syne” was sung by everyone as they held hands.
It was a truly wonderful event, full of warmth and kindness, shared with our good friends from Scotland.
We are now looking forward to the Whisky Fair at the Nuremberg Fairgrounds on February 15 and 16, 2025, where we’ll meet all these wonderful people. Let us be transported to another marvelous world with haggis, whisky, and Scottish hospitality.
Best regards,
Susanne Panhans
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