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Week of Island-wide Manx language events starts today

Cooish festival open to everyone

Today marks the start of the Cooish.

Held until Sunday (5 November) it's a fun and friendly Manx language festival which takes place annually every November. 

It's open to everyone - whether you're completely new to Manx or a seasoned speaker. 

Ruth Keggin Gell is Culture Vannin's Manx Language Development Officer - she says those picking up the language shouldn't feel daunted coming along to events:

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