CALGARY WELSH SOCIETY
CYMDEITHAS GYMREIG CALGARY
Welcome to the official website of the Calgary Welsh Society
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i wefan swyddogol Cymdeithas Gymreig Calgary
The society has been in existence since 1906 and is one of the oldest such societies in Alberta. One of the primary aims of the society is to provide a focal and meeting point for those of Welsh origin or descent. Individuals with an interest in Wales and things Welsh are equally welcome.
As a society, we encourage individuals to take pride in our Welsh heritage and culture and to perpetuate the traditions and customs that are unique to Wales. To do this, the society organizes and celebrates a number of social and cultural events throughout the year. We invite you to join us at one of these events.
Sefydlwyd y Gymdeithas yn 1906, ac felly, mae’n un o’r cymdeithasau hynaf yn Alberta. Un o amcanion y Gymdeithas yw crue lle I gyfarfod fel Cymry ‘ar wasgar’. Mae croeso cynnes hefyd, I ymuno a’r gymdeithas I sicrhau dyfodol ein diwylliant Cymreig.
Mea gan Gymru arferion a thraddodiadau unigryw ac mae ‘n ofynnol arnom I anrhydeddu ein etifeddiaeth I hybu hyn, mae’r gymdeithas yn trefnu rhagleni gyfarfodydd cymdeithasol yn ystod y flwyddyn. Mae croeso I chwi tmuno.
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The Calgary Welsh Society was the proud host of the 2016 North American Festival of Wales.
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PUERTO MADRYN, PATAGONIA![]()
On May 25th, 1865, about 160 Welsh people left Liverpool on the ship Mimosa headed for Patagonia! ![]()
They, under the leadership and guidance of Sir Love Parry and Lewis Jones, sought a ‘new’ Wales where their language and culture could flourish - away from English oppression. They arrived at their destination two months later on July 27th. Sadly, 4 infants and a woman soon passed away.![]()
The people brought with them some sheep, cattle, horses and other farm animals. More arrived later![]()
For a short while they lived in shelters carved out of the soft clay-like rock (tosca), before heading towards the Chubut river where water was readily available.![]()
The Welsh worked well with the indigeneous people, the Tehuelone who, with their vast experience, were able to give support to the new settlers, the first in this very different ‘landscape’
HAPPY ST DAVID’S DAY FROM THE CALGARY WELSH SOCIETY!!![]()
The Calgary Welsh Society celebrated Saint David's Day, with a well attended lunch at the Calgary Winter Club. It was a really wonderful afternoon celebrated by members and guests in what was the greatest get-together since the pandemic began. We enjoyed a wonderful meal ending with deserts that of course included the ubiquitous welsh cake!!![]()
The ceremony included the traditional toast to St David, the singing of the Canadian and Welsh National anthems, a recognition of our ancestry through the County Call, and the honouring of long-time member, Kit, who will, in a few days, celebrate her 100th birthday!!![]()
A huge thanks to board members who organised this event!!
HAPPY ST DAVID’S DAY TO ALL OUR FELLOW WELSH SOCIETIES ACROSS THE WORLD, TO ALL WELSH AND THOSE WHO LOVE WELSH THINGS!!
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BLWYDDYN NEWYDD DDA I CHI GYD DROS Y WLAD!! ![]()
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE WHERE-EVER YOU MAY BE!!
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