Many Calgarians celebrated St. Patrick's Day 2023 with a pint in hand while donning their green attire, but many others used the day to learn more about the significance of Irish culture.
The Irish Cultural Society held a special mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Mission, followed by a luncheon in the parish hall featuring Irish dancing and choir singers."If you're Irish, it's the day of the year that’s bigger than your birthday or your anniversary," he said.
Signed on April 10, 1998, the signing of the Good Friday Agreement ended most of the violence of The Troubles, a political conflict in Northern Ireland that had prevailed since the late 1960s. "St. Patrick himself brought Christianity to Ireland so in the depth of our Irish heritage, we have a very strong faith that arises with each generation," he said.
Speaking of the younger generation, some of the city’s most talented Irish dancers and singers performed Friday at various venues.
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