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A midsummer festival named 'Carnival of the Lake’ was held at the lake on Centennial Drive. As part of the festivities, the Manawatu Thistle Caledonian Society held its 24th Highland Gathering. There were piping event, highland dancing and miniature band displays.

Identification

Object type
Image
Relation
Public Photograph Collection Hoko 17
Date
January 17, 1964 to January 29, 1964
Digitisation ID
2011N_Hoko17_004788
Held In
"Coolstore"

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activities and events,
bagpipes,
centennial lagoon,
kilts,
music,
photographs,
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