With the 20th Fèis Eilean an Fhraoich running in Stornoway this week Convenor of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Alex MacDonald said: "I would like to congratulate Fèis Eilean an Fhraoich on reaching this momentous milestone.
Over the last twenty years the feis has been instrumental in not only playing an important part in the revitalisation of the Gaelic language, but in the tuition of music, drama and dance.
“Many of those who have come through the feis have gone on to establish successful careers for themselves in the music and arts sector, at local, national and even international level.
“Introducing youngsters to our rich language and culture brings enormous benefits and tribute must be paid to the organising Committee, Fèis tutors and participants who year on year demonstrate their commitment to a truly successful event."
Thòisich Fèis Eilean an Fhraoich, a tha a' comharrachadh fichead bliadhna on a ghabh
a' chiad Fèis àite, an-
“Thairis air am fichead bliadhna a chaidh seachad tha am feis air a bhith cudromach
dha rìreabh, chan e a-
“Tha feadhainn a thàinig tron Fhèis air cosnaidhean soirbheachail a choisinn dhaibh
fèin ann an saoghal a' chiùil agus na h-
“Ann a bhith a' toirt cothrom don òigridh ionnsachadh mu ar cànan 's ar cultar tha
iomadh buannachd na luib agus bu chòir iomradh a thoirt air obair a' Chomataidh,
an luchd-
Convenor congratulates Fèis Eilean an Fhraoich on 20th Anniversary 27/7/10