Festival forges ties with Wales and indigenous Canadians – nation.cymru

October 11, 2024

A festival has called out for artists from Northern Turtle Island (Canada) to share their music and culture with artists and audiences in north Wales

Neuadd Ogwen in Bethesda is hosting the Mawr y Rhai Bychain festival on the 18 – 19 October 2024, inviting artists, elders and community leaders from Northern Turtle Island (Canada) to perform alongside Welsh artists.

In collaboration with the International Indigenous Music Summit, Canada Council for the Arts and Wales Arts International, this event celebrates Neuadd Ogwen’s vision, love and support of Indigenous cultures.

Celebration

Dilwyn Llwyd, who manages Neuadd Ogwen, said: “Mawr y Rhai Bychain was established to open the dialogue between the Welsh community and other Indigenous peoples, languages and cultures.

“This year we are privileged to invite many Indigenous artists, Elders and community leaders from Northern Turtle Island (Canada)to share their diverse music and cultures with our community.

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