In these most difficult of times, let us look to the silver linings behind the clouds. The community spirit, the care, the love, the creativity, the will to do things differently and better.
Here’s a beautiful and moving example: a new poem written by Scots Makar Jackie Kay, showcased through twinkling drones dancing over Edinburgh skies. Jackie writes about the way that the air carries airs, music, the virus, chants and hymns. Despite the trauma of the months gone by, we can and must still hope. Hope for the future, hope for a new year and hope for each other. You can watch parts one, two and three on YouTube, or via the EdinburghsHogmanay.com website.
Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year, and much peace, health and love in 2021. 💙
Thank you, Liz! That was an incredible multimedia production, unlike anything I’ve ever seen before.
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I’m so pleased you enjoyed it, Liz, thank you. I agree – it is incredible what can be done with technology these days.
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You’re most welcome, Liz
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I just watched this. So beautiful. Happy New Year
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Thank you Jackie, and the same to you X
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A very happy New Year to you, Liz! The Oxford/Astrazeneca vaccine is my beacon of hope, not just because it signals the end of this miserable pandemic but because of the way it’s been achieved and its aim of affordability for developing countries.
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Hear, Hear! And a very happy new year to you too X
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Thank you for sending this, Liz. I saw glimpses on the evening news but the full versions are spectacular and extremely clever, while poetic at the same time. I loved seeing the films and in awe at the technology that can be used so beautifully. xx
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Thanks Mum, so pleased you enjoyed it. 💙
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Happy New Year, Liz!
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And to you, Elisabeth! X
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Wishing you and your family a healthy, happy and peaceful year to come, Liz. Take good care 😊x
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Thanks so much Sandra, and the same to you 💕 I have been thinking of you and hope you are doing ok at the moment xxx
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Happy New Year! Brilliant poetry, and clear sky – a wonderful celebration of hope and expectation. Thank you so much!!!
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This is brilliantly done, fantastic to watch. Thank you and wishing you a wonderful and healthy year to come!
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Thanks Ute – you too X
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