Welsh Associations and Societies
Welsh associations and societies around the world. National Welsh-American Foundation Among other things, the foundation publishes Welsh-interest books, awards scholarships to Welsh-American students, funds Welsh-American organizations, and supports Welsh language training. The Owain Glyndŵr Society A bilingual, non-political and non-sectarian society formed in Carmarthen, Wales. Members share an interest in the history of Wales and Owain Glyndŵr. Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Hosts the Royal Welsh Show and the Royal Welsh Agricultural Winter Fair. The annual farming events are held in Mid Wales at the Royal Welsh Showground. The Welsh Cambrian Society Founded in 1890 in Christchurch, New Zealand, the Welsh Cambrian Society comprises about 160 members. It hosts a Cymanfa Ganu and special events throughout the year. (Warning: This site uses Active X.) Welsh North American Chamber of Commerce Founded in 1999 to promote networking opportunities in North America among business men and women with Welsh ties. Welsh Societies in the Eastern US Links to Welsh societies located within the eastern United States of America. St. David's Welsh Society of the Capital District Located in Albany, New York. Annual events include a Welsh "high tea," a travelogue meeting, the Gymanfa Ganu, a Candlemas celebration, St. David's Day dinner, and weekly Welsh instruction. Welsh Society of Central Ohio Formed in 1948 to foster Welsh singing, the group broadened its focus in 1985 to include Welsh heritage and traditions. Welsh Societies in the Western US Links to Welsh societies located in states west of the Mississippi River. The Puget Sound Welsh Association Comprises local associations such as the Seattle Welsh Women's Club, Welsh Language Learners, Seattle Welsh Choir, Red Dragon Band, St David's Dancers, and the Welsh Crafts Workshop. The Welsh American Society of Northern California An active group, the WASNC will host the 70th National Gymanfu Ganu August 29-September 3, 2001, in San Jose. Welsh Society of Southern Tasmania Founded as the Tasmanian Cambrian Society in 1928, this small group serves the Welsh community in the Hobart area of Tasmania. Back to top
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