POULTNEY — So what exactly is a gymanfa ganu? "It's a traditional Welsh hymn sing," said St. David's Society president Janice Edwards of the group's annual event, held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Welsh ...

If you ever find yourself at a rugby game in Wales, don’t be surprised when the crowds begin to belt out Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah, known as Bread of Heaven to the Welsh. Called the “Land of Song ...

When was ‘Guide me, O thou great Redeemer’ written, and by whom? We explore the Welsh hymn’s origins, meaning, and lyrics. The beloved 18th-century Welsh hymn ‘Guide me, O thou great Redeemer’ (also ...

William Williams (1717–1791), often called the Sweet Singer of Wales, was one of the most influential Welsh hymn writers of the 18th century. A key figure in the Welsh Methodist revival, he penned ...

EDWARDSVILLE — The 22nd annual Gymanfa Ganu, sponsored by the Ethics Committee of the Dr. Edwards Memorial Church will be held on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the church, Church and Main streets. Wales is ...

CAMBRIA — The 79th annual Cambria Welsh Hymn Sing will be held at 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 121 W. Florence St., Cambria. The special guest is award winning soloist and ...

CAMBRIA - The Columbia County community that owes its origins and name to immigrants from Wales will celebrate its Welsh heritage Sunday by carrying out a tradition that's at least six decades old.

The public is invited to the 94th annual Peniel Welsh Gymanfa Ganu (Hymn Singing Festival) to be held Sunday, Aug. 28, at 2:30 p.m. at the 160 year-old historic Peniel Chapel, located 1/2 mile west of ...