Northern ireland in 7 days!

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Northern Ireland in 7 days! …and much more! iscover this …

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This Presentation "Northern Ireland in 7 days!" is aimed to a group of 18-year-olds who play in the school orchestra. We have organised a 7-day holiday that will give a real flavour of the culture of the country. In the Presentation you will find an Intoduction and a 7-day plan (placed on different slides). The actual presentation is provided with hyperlinks that lead to slides with further information on the planned events. (On this webside it's not possible for those hyperlinks to work, so we have just places information slides after each day). Slide #6 contains a video. But as it is not possible to play it on this webside we have put the link to the YouTube video right under the picture. Thanks for your attention!

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  • 1. Northern Ireland in 7 days!Discover this and much more!

2. Dear Guests! Welcome to Northern Ireland! A country of incredible Causeway Coast A country of beautiful myths and legends Which National Day Birthplace of Titanic has become the World holidayKnown for musicians 3. Arrival at the birthplace of Titanic and gateway to Northern Ireland, the city of Belfast. Walking tour along the city using Belfast Music i-phone application. (one-night stay at - Windsor Townhouse, Belfast) Belfast Music Bus tour Learn more, click Dinner at a truly Irish restaurant Rayanne House. Experience the ultimate Titanic meal with a recreation of the last meal served on Titanic. 4. Take a bus journey through the heart of this rock and roll city. Sit back, relax, and enjoy tunes and tales from Them and Van Morrison, by way of awesome guitar players, traditional and folk, to punk rock and Hollywood soundtracks. Starting at one of Belfasts most iconic live venues, The Ulster Hall, then hop on the bus and immerse yourself in the landscape that inspired classic Van Morrison songs. Discover Belfast's diverse musical giants from Ruby Murray, to Gary Moore and Stiff Little Fingers. Finish up at the Oh Yeah Music Centre, Cathedral Quarter - an exciting music hub where today's talent thrives. 5. Have you ever seen world-famous show Riverdance? We offer you to visit one free class in Irish Dance School! Read and WATCH more! Have dinner with the dancers in their school canteen. Visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Hillsborough. 6. Irish dancing, popularised in 1994 by the show Riverdance, is notable for its rapid leg and foot movements, body and arms being kept largely stationary. Actually Irish dance has got a long history. There is evidence that among its first practitioners were the Druids, who danced in religious rituals honouring the oak tree and the sun. Traces of their circular dances survive in the ring dances of today. Dancing is still a regular part of social functions. During the summer months, cilis (to an informal evening of dancing) are held in many Irish towns. Visitors are always welcome to join in and with on the spot, informal instruction, anyone can quickly master the first steps and soon share the Irish enthusiasm for Irish dance.Click to play the video [4:44] youtube.com/watch?v=0u0nUU126Hc This will be incredible experience and you could explore this amazing part of Irish culture that made it worldwide famous. 7. Visiting Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Taking the rope bridge challenge! Are you ready? A guided tour to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the magnificent Giants Causeway. Get your Facebook friends jealous watching the photos of you visiting places unbelievable in their beauty!Read more, click Arrival at Derry-Londonderry. Dinner at Badgers Restaurant, comfortable award-winning eaterie in the heart of the city, close to the city walls and Millennium Forum 8. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Antrim A short coastal footpath leads to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. On the way, there are wonderful vantage points to stop and take in the natural beauty. Carrick-a-Rede also boasts an exhilarating rope bridge experience. Traditionally fishermen erected the bridge to Carrick-a-Rede island over a 23m-deep and 20m-wide chasm to check their salmon nets. Today visitors are drawn here simply to take the rope bridge challenge! Once you reach Carrick Island, the reward is seeing the diverse birdlife and an uninterrupted view across to Rathlin Island and Scotland. There is only one way off the island - back across the swinging bridge! Don't look down! Giant's Causeway, Antrim The Giants Causeway has 40,000 polygonal columns of layered basalt. The formation of the Giant's Causeway was due to intense volcanic activity. The Giants Causeway is steeped in myth and legend. Some say it was carved from the coast by the mighty giant, Finn McCool who left behind an ancient home full of folklore. Look out for clues of the existence of the mighty giant, Finn McCool including Giants Boot, The Wishing Chair, The Camel, Giants Granny and The Organ. On a clear day, you might even catch a glimpse of Finns Scottish opponent, Benandonners homeland of Scotland. The visitor experience includes: A new state of the art visitor centre featuring an illuminating exhibition showcasing the stories and the science behind the Giant's Causeway Innovative pocket size audio guide in a variety of languages A grab and go style caf A new retail facility introducing new and exclusive local products Tourist Information (free to access) 9. Meet FOY VANCE and learn some of his new songs. Get your questions ready to interview him. Take a lesson of playing the flute from JAMES GALWAY and play together. Learn more about the celebrities here Sightseeing Derry-Londonderry. Dinners at The Bentley Restaurant, traditional, yet timeless, you can enjoy the Bentleys locally sourced menu. 10. FOY VANCE A songwriter with tremendous vision, and ability to craft a story around his lyrics, is Bangor born Foy Vance. He combines a multitude of styles to create songs of epic proportion, with a blues, folk and gospel fusion of hope and humility. Well known for powerful melodies and lyrics, he has achieved an overwhelming response from US and Canadian Audiences, with two of Foy's songs have made their way into American popular culture. "Homebird" and "Gabriel and the Vagabond" were both featured in the second season of the US TV drama Grey's Anatomy.JAMES GALWAY Belfast born musician Sir James Galway is virtuoso flutist, nicknamed "The Man With the Golden Flute". He became one of the first flute players to establish an international career as a soloist and is arguably the most influential flutist of our time. He has played in prestigious orchestras as the Sadlers Wells and Royal Covent Garden Operas, The BBC, Royal Philharmonic and London Symphonies, and taking up the coveted position of solo flautist with the Berlin Philharmonic under Herbert Von Karajan. Sir James has played for such dignitaries as Queen Elizabeth II, Pope John Paul II, Presidents of the USA, The Empress of Japan, The Queen of Norway, Princess Diana, and most recently President Shimon Peres. He performed with Pink Floyd in their memorable concert at the Berlin Wall, was part of the Nobel Peace concert in Norway and performed at the G Seven summit hosted by Queen Elizabeth II in Buckingham Palace. 11. Escap3d Reality! Be surprised! Transfer to Belfast. A great way to test intelligence, acquire the team spirit and just to have fun is Escap3d Reality Game. Cant wait to try? ;) Learn more, click A surprise event a gig of incredible well, to know who, you need to get to Ulster Hall by 19:00! 12. Escap3d Reality Game You are in a room. The door is locked. You have 60 minutes to get out. Do you think you can make it? All you need is a team for solving puzzles, thinking out of the box, working together and finally find out the code for freedom.Be a part of this unique experience. We present Northern Ireland's newest entertainment service in South Belfast. If you like irregular puzzles and can make a team of 2-5 people, then this is your place to go out. Discover the room, find objects, make connections, think beyond your limits and try to open the door. However, do not think it will be too easy. One hour and you'll be dragged from the world into a mysterious room; one hour and you will feel it has been only 5 minutes. And maybe you have to come back again. 13. Northern Ireland for dessert A breakfast with an Irish family what can be better to feel the spirit of the country and its people? You will try home-made traditional dishes. Yum-yum! Is right there, click Giving performance at the Botanic Gardens. Let the Northern Ireland listen to you! Say Good-bye!, but promise to be back. Departure. 14. Traditional food is alive in Northern Ireland. In a historical sense, Northern Ireland's culinary heritage reflects shared Ulster-Scots and Irish heritage and traditions. Most traditional dishes have their roots in potatoes and bread, the staple diet.SPECIALITIES Traditionally the Ulster Fry was eaten for breakfast everyday, nowadays that pleasure is saved for the weekend. However, no visit to Northern Ireland would be complete without experiencing an Ulster Fry! Irish Stew - a hearty casserole traditionally made with meat, potatoes, carrots and onions. The Ulster variety is made with steak pieces instead of lamb cooked to a peppery slush and often served with thick slices of buttered bread. Dulse a salty, seaweed snack, originally harvested by fishermen. Found at markets, and in some bars, it is also used in Robert Dittys sesame seed and dulse oatcakes, and in the Causeway Cheese Companys cheese, and it can add a very pleasant saline edge to a loaf of soda bread. Steak & Guinness pies Steak & Guinness pie is the pub grub of choice in most parts of Ulster. The meat is cooked first, and then a pie dish is lined with puff pastry, filled with the beef and then topped with the pastry. It differs from the UK pastry-topped pie, in that the pastry is both on top and underneath, the meat. Butchers sell a wide range of pies with fillings such as mince and onion or chicken and ham. 15. We hope you enjoyed discovering Northern Ireland!Sincerely, Nadzeya Vusik Svetlana Bolshanina Valentina Komendantova Margarita MelnikovaClick further for more information about Northern Ireland