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The Flora MacDonald Highland Games, named for Scotland's most famous heroine, Flora MacDonald, celebrate Robeson County's Scottish heritagey. Highland Scots predominated in the area in the early 18th-century. The games, held on the first Saturday in October, began in 1977, and nearly 6,000 attendees watch clans celebrate their heritage with music, song, dance, and athletic competition.
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Scottish customs related to art and athletics, which have been part of western North Carolina’s identity since the 18th century, are recognized in the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games. Discussed is the event established in 1945 and culture of the ethnic group who left in droves due to English rulers restricting many of their customs.
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