Local charities Culture Vannin and Isle Listen have partnered with Peel Commissioners to bring festive fun to the sunset city next month.
Coinciding with the Christmas lights switch on, the “Festive Manx Day Out in Peel” will take place on November 28, and makes up part of Culture Vannin’s “Day Out In” series which celebrates the Year of the Manx Language in the lead up to Christmas.
The day is set to include Manx musical performances, traditional crafts such as “Kissing Bush” making, family photography, a Children’s Christmas card exhibition and a lantern parade to the Christmas lights switch on in the Market Square.
Speaking after the event was announced, organiser Tiffany Kerruish, said: “Expect lots of lively fun activities and performances for all the family and a chance to learn some festive Manx words and phrases.
“We will even be counting down to the lights coming on in Manx this year which will be a yindyssagh (wonderful) moment for the Year of the Manx Language.”
Jess Knight, Events & Community Fundraising Manager at Isle Listen, added: “It’s a great example of what can happen when local charities work together, sharing ideas and resources to create something.
“We’re excited to bring a programme of entertainment and activities to Peel, and hopefully make this the start of something we can build on in future years.”