Fun Folk is a fun new Gaelic music app that is designed to make it easier to introduce young children to traditional Gaelic music, dance, song and folklore of all kinds.
Developed by youth arts organization Feis Rois, this Gaelic music and culture app will be available for free download on different mobile platforms including iOS and Android. It will be launched June 1 at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in the city of Edmonton.
Many people have complained that the advent of smartphones and apps risk making children too obsessed with technology at the cost of staying in touch with their cultural heritage. This is where Fun Folk comes in. The app makes Gaelic music and folklore available to children on modern technological platforms that they will rely on for the rest of their lives.
Gaelic Folklore Apps
The Fun Folk App Brings Gaelic
Trend Themes
1. Gaelic Folklore Revival - The development of Fun Folk app demonstrates a trend towards reviving and preserving Gaelic folklore in a modern and accessible way.
2. Technology-enabled Cultural Education - Fun Folk app represents a trend in leveraging technology to provide children with educational experiences rooted in their cultural heritage.
3. Mobile Learning for Children - The Fun Folk app taps into the trend of using mobile platforms to engage children in interactive learning experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Education Technology - The Fun Folk app presents opportunities for educational technology companies to develop more interactive and culturally diverse learning apps.
2. Music and Entertainment - The development of music apps like Fun Folk opens up new opportunities for the music and entertainment industry to reach a wider audience and promote diverse musical genres.
3. Cultural Preservation - The Fun Folk app highlights the potential for industries focused on cultural preservation and heritage to incorporate technology as a means of reaching and engaging younger generations.