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 Annual Seattle Gymanfa Ganu -- October 8th, 2000.

So what is a Gymanfa Ganu ?

Choral singing is an important part of Welsh culture, and the cymanfa (gymanfa) ganu (pronounced guh-MAHN-v GAH-nee) is a regular event in Welsh communities around the world.  Gymanfa ganu means "singing assembly".  Originally a method for learning hymns, the gymanfa is a session of community congregational hymn singing in four-part harmony.  Gymanfaoedd (plural of gymanfa)  have been held in Seattle since the 1800s, and we are pleased to continue this tradition.

 

This is an audience participation event, so bring your voice and your enthusiasm.  Bring your Welsh hymnal if you have one, but we'll have copies of the music for those without hymnals.  Hymns will be sung in both Welsh and English.  We'll help you pronounce the Welsh, which is easier than it looks.

 

Special this year

By special arrangement (and with kind support from the Puget Sound Welsh Association), our conductor this year will be Beverly Ratajak, of Corvallis, Oregon.

Tea and cookies will be served at the Te Bach ("small tea") following the singing.

 

A Welsh craft table will be available so you can get a jump on your Christmas shopping.

 

As always, admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

 

For further information, please contact:

    Merideth Kelley    Phone: (206) 781-5272    kellym@zgi.com     OR

            Ellen Webber                    (206) 522-9853
 

DRIVING DIRECTIONS from I-5

Southbound:  Take exit #175 (NE 145th St) and turn left (east) onto 145th St.  Head east across the freeway and continue for 1.5 miles to Lake City Way NE.  Turn right (south) and head south 1 mile, then turn left (east) on NE 125th St.  Head east on 125th St, which will curve right and become Sand Point Way NE southbound in about 0.5 mile.  Turn right (west) onto NE 123rd St.  Lake City Presbyterian Church is on your left in one block.   Parking lots are to the south and east of the church building.

Northbound:  Take exit #174 (NE 130th St) and immediately turn right (SE) onto Roosevelt Way.  Follow as it angles east and becomes NE 125th St.  Follow 125th St east across Lake City Way (1.4 miles). Continue east on 125th St, which will curve right and become Sand Point Way NE southbound in about 0.5 mile.  Turn right (west) onto NE 123rd St.  Lake City Presbyterian Church is on your left in one block.   Parking lots are to the south and east of the church building.

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This page last updated: September, 2000.

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