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It was somewhere in the previous century. Exactly, 30
March 1988. Five dancing couples, all very known at the
world of folk dance, would start something new. This
they have done under the guidance of Jan Kloetstra, a
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There was no lack of enthusiasm. However, it was
difficult to find a place where the practises could be
organised. After some wandering, this was found in
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A new
dancing group meant looking for a name and research to a costume
(See link Costume). There was chosen for the name Eastergoa
Skotsers. A Frisian name which means `Oostergo’. In former days
Friesland had been subdivided in four parts, namely: The Eleven
Cities, Westergo, The seven Forests and Oostergo. Hence that
there it is chosen for the name Eastergoa Skotsers. There has
been chosen for the Frisian name, because the members want show
their solidarity with Fryslân expressly. The Eastergoa Skotsers
have their own flag and banner. These find its origin in the
history of Oostergo and the colours red and white The weapon of
the group has the same colours.
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The next step was the choice for a costume. The Eastergoa
Skotsers distinguished themselves of other dancing groups which
are active in the province Friesland. The most of groups are
dressed at clothing from the period around 1860. The Eastergoa
Skotsers have chosen for the Frisian costume such as that was
dresses in the period 1820 - 1840. More specific information and
photograph you can find at the link ‘Costume’.
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On Tuesday
14 March 1989 the official presentation of the Eastergoa
Skotsers in new costume took place on Fogelsang-state at
Veenklooster. Meanwhile, The group has been enlarged with more
dancing couples and musicians.
Soon the existence of a new dancing group was known at the world
of the people who cherish folkdance . At several places in and
outside the province shows were given and these were received
with enthusiasm.
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At November
1989 the Eastergoa Skotsers could greet their first guests. With
the Trachtengruppe Salder from Germany, the Eastergoa Skotsers
tend to show in Burgum. At June 1990 we brought a visit to this
German group. In the course of the years we have visited groups
among Slovakia, Hungary, Estonia, Finland, Sweden and Belgium.
At February
1991 a dancing festival was organised by the Eastergoa Skotsers
for the first time. This festival took place in the Pleats at
Burgum. It was a modest festival with some guest groups. In the
course of the years this festival has developed into event of
several days and also with several foreign groups. Some years
ago, the organisation of this festival has been disconnected of
the Eastergoa Skotsers and its founded at a own foundation.
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