Wythnos Treftadaeth Cymru 2009
Welsh Heritage Week 2009
University of Wales
Cardiff, Wales
July 25-August 9 2009
25 Gorffennaf - 9 Awst, 2009

Where it’s fun to be Welsh!

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Evening Activities

Each year special evening activities are planned for course participants.  Some of these events are also open to the public (see note for each event), and the local Welsh group is encouraged to attend.

Saturday: Opening Reception
Welcome to Wales.  A chance to meet new friends and catch up with some old friends

Monday: Dinner & Entertainment at Cardiff Castle
Join former Staff members, Mags & Phyl Harries for a fun evening at Cardiff Castle.  Check the box on the registration form.

Tuesday: Nos Dafarn (Pub Night)
An informal evening of Welsh music, singing, and dancing in an authentic Welsh pub. Public invited; no admission charge

Wednesday: Staff Concert
Staff show their talents as they play, sing, recite, or dance. It’s always a wonderful concert!
                                      

Thursday: Twmpath Dawns (Ceilidh)
The Welsh equivalent of a ceilidh or community dance with live band. Dances are taught on the spot, and everyone can participate.  Public invited
                                                                          

Saturday: Yr Eisteddfod
Participate in Wales’ oldest, most venerated tradition, culminating in the chairing and crowning of the bards. But remember, our eisteddfod is just for fun! Course participants only.

Sunday: Cymanfa Ganu
Traditional Welsh congregational singing directed by Euros Rhys Efans. Held in Welsh chapel. Hymns selected from the National Gymanfa Ganu hymnal. Public invited; free-will offering.

Monday/2nd Week: Society Annual Meeting
Annual business meeting of the Welsh Harp & Heritage Society of North America, Inc. (sponsor of WHW). All society members please attend.

Download:

2009 Brochure

2009 Registration Form

2009 Scholarship Application

This page last updated on: February 18, 2009.