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79th North American Festival of Wales

Event Details

Time: September 2, 2010 to September 5, 2010
Location: Doubletree Lloyd Center
Street: 1000 N.E. Multnomah
City/Town: Portland, OR 97232
Website or Map: http://www.wngga.org/NAFOW/...
Phone: (503) 281-8411‎
Event Type: national, gymanfa, ganu
Organized By: WNGGA
Latest Activity: Nov 25

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Event Description

Don't miss this opportunity for fellowship and Welsh culture in Portland! Our daytime programming will feature four days of interesting and informative seminars, workshops, concerts & much more.

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mona everett Comment by mona everett on November 24, 2009 at 6:08pm
Well, in the past, we have featured a variety of groups from Wales--ranging from a young jazz group from Cardiff, to folk singers and harpists, to Male Voice and Mixed Voice Choirs and , soloists (often a tenor). There is always a variety. Some of the recent workshops/seminars have been about Welsh Pirates, Lovespoons, Welsh Fiddles, Folk dance (lessons and then dancing), singing practice in preparation for the Gymanfa Ganu, Welsh immigration, travel to Wales, photography, talks by modern Welsh authors--it really runs the gamut! There are always a couple sessions on learning Welsh, several Welsh films are shown, a pub night (or 2 or 3) (often with impromtu singing), and something about the local Welsh history. The tea room and marketplace are popular spots. There is always at least one optional tour of the local area as well. We've also been adding children's programming, as well. The full schedule for Portland will be available before St. Dsvid's Day. There is really something for everyone and if you have never been, you will be treated to a slice of Welsh history, and will learn something about modern Wales and meet like-minded people from all over.
Dean Edwards Comment by Dean Edwards on November 15, 2009 at 3:58am
I am more than a bit curious about what kinds of music, presentations, and workshops will take place.
mona everett Comment by mona everett on November 13, 2009 at 7:36pm
Da iawn, Ceri! Interesting interview and nice photos of the choir. Mona
Ceri Shaw Comment by Ceri Shaw on November 13, 2009 at 7:25pm
An Interview with Eirian Owen, Musical Director of the Cor Godre'r Aran who will be appearing at NAFOW 2010 can be found HERE.
Ceri Shaw Comment by Ceri Shaw on October 7, 2009 at 12:21pm
Afew links about Bryn Seion Welsh Church ( 1884 ) in Portland:-

http://americymru.ning.com/main/search/search?q=bryn+seion
Angela Comment by Angela on October 7, 2009 at 9:32am
Wow, it sounds great! it is very hard for me to plan that far in advance though. But I will put it on my calendar and try to keep it there!!
Barbara M. Jones Comment by Barbara M. Jones on October 7, 2009 at 9:08am
Hi,
I am looking forward to attending, and to visiting Portland. The NAFOW in Pittsburgh this year was SUPER!! Wonderful music, great seminars, a marketplace where you could buy Welsh things, and the world's best people!!
Barbara Jones
Ceri Shaw Comment by Ceri Shaw on October 6, 2009 at 10:11pm
lol....couldnt give you a complete list....but last years was in Pittsburgh and the year before that it was held in Chicago
Katy Penland Comment by Katy Penland on October 6, 2009 at 10:07pm
The 79th?!?! Holy moly, where were the first 78 held? :-)
Kari Reynolds Comment by Kari Reynolds on October 6, 2009 at 8:09pm
Wish I could come--but not this year. Are there any East Coast events?

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Attending (10)

Dean Edwards Kristine Humphries John Bryan Jones William Owen Mason Barbara M. Jones Gwenllian Baldock AdaMae Lewis gaabi mona everett Ceri Shaw

Might attend (6)

Kate Leland-Wilber Ani Awenglow Timothy Hughes Angela Katy Penland Victoria (Vicki) York

Not Attending (4)

Gwawr Jones Jeff Johnson Kari Reynolds Megan Elizabeth Morris

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