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79th North American Festival of Wales - Portland, Oregon, USA

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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/na…
Phone: (503) 281-8411‎
Event Type: national, gymanfa, ganu
Organized By: WNGGA
Latest Activity: 19 hours ago

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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. An Interview with Eirian Owen, Musical Director of the Cor Godre'r Aran who will be appearing at NAFOW 2010 can be found HERE.




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mona everett Comment by mona everett on December 18, 2009 at 6:55pm
BTW--Great-looking poster! ;) Gaabi made it!
mona everett Comment by mona everett on December 18, 2009 at 6:54pm
Also. for anyone hesitant about singing along in Welsh during the pub night or gymanfa ganu sessions, no worries--there is a phonetic hymnal available (yes, we sing hymns in the pub, along with other songs). Also, one of the seminars is always Ysgol Gan (Singing School) to get you ready to sing in 4-part harmony (5-part, if you count the large "joyful noise" section) Gotta love the Welsh, hymn-singing at rugby and in the pubs drinking beer!.
Ceri Shaw Comment by Ceri Shaw on December 14, 2009 at 10:35am
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

Attending (12)

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

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Culture Colony - Y Wladfa Newydd Lorena Bennett Kate Leland-Wilber Ani Awenglow Timothy Hughes Angela Katy Penland Victoria (Vicki) York

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Gwawr Jones Jeff Johnson Kari Reynolds Megan Elizabeth Morris

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