Burns supper Burns supper A Burns supper is a celebration of the life and poetry of the poet Robert Burns (25 January 175921 July 1796), the author of many Scots poems. The suppers are normally held on or near the poet's birthday, 25 January, occasionally known as Robert Burns Day (or Robbie Burns Day or Rabbie Burns Day) but more commonly known as Burns Night (). However, in principle, celebrations may be held at any other time of the year. The first supper was held "in memoriam" at Burns Cottage by Burns's friends, on 21 July 1801, the fifth anniversary of his
University of the Philippines Mindanao the parents. However, it was reinstated in 2009 through the efforts of the University Student Council and the student body. One of the highlights during the academic year, the Freshmen Night is held a month after the Torch Night, where all freshmen, with the help of their upperclassmen, compete in a pagaent ("Search for UPMin Isko and Iska") and a dance competition. In 2011, it was celebrated together with the Torch Night but was reinstated as a separate activity in 2013. In an effort to make the experience of welcoming the new students better, the Freshmen Torch Night has been