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

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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Comment by mona everett on December 18, 2009 at 6:55pm

BTW--Great-looking poster! ;) Gaabi made it!

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!.

Comment by Ceri Shaw on December 14, 2009 at 10:35am

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.

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.

Comment by mona everett on November 13, 2009 at 7:36pm

Da iawn, Ceri! Interesting interview and nice photos of the choir. Mona

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.

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

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!!

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

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