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The
members of Aelwyd yr Urdd Crymych a branch of the
Welsh League of Youth have entertained audiences
locally and nationally in concerts, dramas, theatrical
presentations and Noson Lawen for many years. The
branch at Crymych was established in the early 1940's
to provide the children and the young people of
the area a place where they could enjoy their leisure
time through the medium of Welsh and develop their
confidence and respect for each other and the people
of the world.
The Urdd movement has now developed into a massive,
dynamic organisation for the Youth of Wales and
is one of Europe's leading Youth Organisations.
It's membership nos. exceeds 50,000 young people
from all over Wales providing an exciting programme
of events in the Welsh League of Youth calendar
is the Urdd National Eisteddfod which has become
the largest Youth Festival in Europe offering drama,
song, dance, rock and roll, pageants, arts & Craft,
sport and much more.
The Crymych Aelwyd Choir have had numerous successes
over the years in the Urdd National Eisteddfod winning
both the mixed and girls choir competition during
the last few years. In 1997 the Urdd celebrated
75 years and the Aelwyd were invited to sing in
a united choir with over 250 other Urdd members
from all over Wales. The concert consisted of many
international stars no one more so than the international
acclaimed baritone Bryn Terfel. It was a wonderful
experience for all the members involved.
Aelwyd Crymych have developed many links over the
years with young people in France, Germany, Ireland.
Spain and in doing so have had an opportunity to
develop a mutual understanding and respect for each
other.
Over the years the members have raised thousands
of pounds for numerous local and national charities.
A few years ago the Aelwyd was honoured by the Urdd
movement when invited to perform and present The
Peace and Goodwill Message from the Youth of Wales
to the Youth of the World'. This message is transmitted
annually in many languages to countries throughout
the world and today through the use of modern technology
can read on the Internet.
During our short visit to Canada it is our hope
that we can provide a taste of the culture of Wales
through the sound and talent of its Youth. |
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