The highland games are traditional Scottish events that celebrate Scottish culture and heritage. They consist of various athletic competitions, such as caber tossing, which is the throwing of a large wooden log, tug-of-war, weight throwing, and running races. The games also feature cultural activities like dancing, piping, and displays of Scottish clan pride. The highland games have been held for centuries, originally as a way to showcase strength, skill, and endurance, often in rural areas or at festivals. Today, they are celebrated in Scotland and in many places around the world where Scottish communities reside.

Definition und Bedeutung von „highland games“ im Englischen

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