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This weekend people from Irish descent across the globe are celebrating St Patrick’s Day. For you it’s the perfect excuse to dig up your best green duds from your wardrobe and get ready to party. At VIAGE we have everything you need to make it a night to remember.
Whether you like casino games or you’re just looking for a fun way to celebrate this Irish tradition, we have something for everyone. We offer a wide range of options for a perfect night of entertainment. Sip a delicious beverage at the CINNA Bar while listening to live music, or treat yourself to a gastronomic meal in our restaurant VIAGE Grill before trying your luck at the slot machines or game tables. To provide lady luck with a bit of extra inspiration, we’re introducing brand-new, clover-themed slot machines. A direct link with Saint Patrick.
Three-leaf clover
The story of the saint takes us back to 373 AD, which is when Maewyn Succat breathes his first. At sixteen he is abducted by Irish raiders and kept as a slave for six years. After receiving a divine vision from God he finally manages to escape. He travels to France and embarks on a religious education. The young priest renames himself Patrick and returns to Ireland to take on the holy task of converting Ireland to Christianity. For his missionary work he uses the three-leaf clover or shamrock as a metaphor for the Holy trinity: Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Patrick died on 17 March 461 AD in the Irish town of Saul, County Down.
Four-leaf clover
Clover occupied a special place in Celtic culture. As the Celts believed every clover had its meaning, Patrick’s use of clover leaves as teaching material was actually very clever. As early as the Middle Ages, a four-leaf clover was attributed special powers. The four leaves of the plant symbolise perfect unity. They stand for prosperity/hope, trust, love and, naturally, good fortune. What’s more, it takes luck just to find one.
Believing there's no such thing as luck is very unlucky. Like, the worst. Beyond stealing someone's lucky four-leaf clover. – Caprice Crane
Four is considered a holy number. There are four seasons (spring-summer-autumn-winter), four elements (earth-fire-air-water), four cardinal points (north-east-south-west), four evangelists (John-Matthew-Mark-Luke), etc. Moreover, the number four also represents the Virgin Mary. And last but not least, the shape of the four-leaf clover is reminiscent of a cross.
For luck
Whether you’re playing one of our new clover-themed slot machines or putting your luck to the test with one of our many other games, VIAGE always guarantees an immersive experience in an enchanting atmosphere of luck and fortune as the cylinders spin and you go in search of your very own pot of gold. Invite your friends, put on your favourite green outfit and drop by for a perfect St Patrick’s Day.
