Gwawr Edwards yn Ohio

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-I'm a farmer's daughter -from Bethania in Ceredigion.	0:00:09	0:00:13
-My success as a singer comes from -the Eisteddfod and various stages.	0:00:13	0:00:19
-Singing is my career.	0:00:19	0:00:21
-I'm from a musical family.	0:00:24	0:00:26
-My father, Dafydd, is a tenor and -Menna, my sister, is an accompanist.	0:00:26	0:00:31
-Music is truly in the blood.	0:00:32	0:00:34
-In 2015, my husband, Dan, and I -became the proud parents of Nel...	0:00:34	0:00:39
-..and I received -a very personal invitation...	0:00:39	0:00:43
-..to perform at the -North American Festival of Wales.	0:00:43	0:00:48
-It was the ideal opportunity -for Mam, Dad, Menna, Dan and me...	0:00:48	0:00:53
-..to visit America and introduce Nel -to the Edwards clan in Ohio.	0:00:53	0:00:59
-# Hallelujah	0:00:59	0:01:01
-# Hallelujah #	0:01:02	0:01:06
-Ceredigion.	0:01:15	0:01:17
-A county with seaside towns -such as Aberystwyth and Aberaeron...	0:01:18	0:01:23
-..glorious beaches -and rich agricultural soil.	0:01:23	0:01:27
-This is where I grew up -and where Dad continues to farm.	0:01:28	0:01:32
-My family is proud to be Welsh -but being Welsh is pure luck for us.	0:01:33	0:01:38
-Almost 200 years ago...	0:01:38	0:01:40
-..nearly every member of -the Edwards family of Brynele...	0:01:40	0:01:45
-..emigrated to Ohio in America.	0:01:46	0:01:48
-I love this view.	0:01:48	0:01:50
-On a clear day, you can see the -Lleyn Peninsula, Bardsey Island...	0:01:50	0:01:54
-..the Brecon Beacons -and down to Pembrokeshire.	0:01:55	0:01:58
-Growing up here was paradise.	0:01:58	0:02:01
-You couldn't get a better place -to simply escape, play and work.	0:02:01	0:02:06
-Who would leave this behind -for a foreign land?	0:02:06	0:02:09
-If it wasn't for a few members -of my family who stayed behind...	0:02:09	0:02:14
-..I wouldn't have experienced this.	0:02:14	0:02:16
-It's from the father -of the Edwards sisters.	0:02:17	0:02:20
-Dad, Mam, Menna and I share an -interest in our emigrated family...	0:02:20	0:02:25
-..since Dad was invited -to sing in America in 1977.	0:02:25	0:02:29
-It's important that this interest -is passed to Nel.	0:02:29	0:02:33
-I haven't visited Ohio -for almost ten years.	0:02:34	0:02:37
-I'm delighted to sing at the -North American Festival of Wales...	0:02:38	0:02:42
-..and introduce Nel to the family.	0:02:43	0:02:45
-My family weren't the only ones -to emigrate across the Atlantic.	0:02:52	0:02:56
-In the early 19th century...	0:02:56	0:02:59
-..over 4,000 left Ceredigion -for Ohio in search of a better life.	0:03:00	0:03:04
-The Ship Inn -at Pennant, Cilcennin...	0:03:04	0:03:07
-..saw the first wave -to leave for Ohio in 1818.	0:03:08	0:03:11
-They were the family of John Jones, -Tirbach, who ran the pub.	0:03:12	0:03:16
-I've visited Ohio since I was eleven -and flying there is bad enough...	0:03:16	0:03:21
-..so life must have been tough...	0:03:21	0:03:24
-..for families to uproot -and cross the Atlantic.	0:03:24	0:03:27
-Why did so many of the Welsh -leave this area...	0:03:28	0:03:32
-..and why choose to go to Ohio?	0:03:32	0:03:35
-Agriculture was one of the reasons -for emigrating...	0:03:37	0:03:40
-..as the late Dr John Davies -explains.	0:03:41	0:03:44
-In the first half -of the 19th century...	0:03:45	0:03:48
-..the population in this area -had risen by 78%.	0:03:48	0:03:53
-We can see that the land around us -isn't fit for agriculture.	0:03:54	0:03:58
-When more people depend upon farming -on unsustainable land...	0:03:59	0:04:04
-..it spells catastrophe.	0:04:04	0:04:06
-This part of land suffered -in the same way as Ireland...	0:04:07	0:04:12
-..in the first half -of the 19th century.	0:04:12	0:04:15
-They had heard about South Ohio -and areas such as Oak Hill.	0:04:18	0:04:24
-They decided to emigrate -to that region...	0:04:24	0:04:28
-..because it was very similar -to this part of Ceredigion.	0:04:28	0:04:34
-It's terribly similar.	0:04:34	0:04:37
-They were able to purchase land...	0:04:38	0:04:41
-..for one dollar -and fifty cents an acre.	0:04:41	0:04:45
-This was incredibly reasonable.	0:04:45	0:04:48
-It was a great opportunity -to start a new life...	0:04:48	0:04:53
-..and look forward to the future.	0:04:53	0:04:56
-# By the seaside	0:04:56	0:04:59
-# There are red roses	0:04:59	0:05:02
-# By the seaside	0:05:02	0:05:05
-# There are white lilies #	0:05:06	0:05:08
-To reach this better life...	0:05:09	0:05:11
-..they sailed from Aberaeron -to Liverpool Docks...	0:05:11	0:05:15
-..and boarded a ship for America.	0:05:15	0:05:18
-This is how the first migrants of -my family left Ceredigion in 1834.	0:05:18	0:05:24
-I think the Welsh -were incredibly brave...	0:05:24	0:05:29
-..to even contemplate -embarking on such a long voyage.	0:05:29	0:05:34
-They left Aberaeron -and set sail for Liverpool...	0:05:35	0:05:38
-..to face a six-week trip -across the Atlantic to America.	0:05:39	0:05:43
-They were extremely brave.	0:05:43	0:05:47
-This is Croeswyntoedd Farm where Dad -was born but Menna lives here now.	0:05:49	0:05:54
-The final wave of Edwards migrants -left here in 1865...	0:05:54	0:05:58
-..in the same year as -the Mimosa's voyage to Patagonia.	0:05:58	0:06:02
-It was a historical year -for Welsh emigration.	0:06:02	0:06:06
-Coming back is also a great excuse -for a cuppa with Menna!	0:06:06	0:06:10
-Menna?	0:06:14	0:06:15
-Most of my family in Ohio -are linked with Croeswyntoedd.	0:06:22	0:06:26
-In August 2015, we had a visit from -Tim Edwards, who resides in Montana.	0:06:26	0:06:32
-It affirmed the importance...	0:06:32	0:06:35
-..of the farm's role -in our family history.	0:06:35	0:06:39
-My great-great-grandfather, -Nathaniel Edwards was born here.	0:06:39	0:06:43
-He left here 150 years ago -and moved to Oak Hill, Ohio.	0:06:44	0:06:48
-It's amazing to see these buildings.	0:06:48	0:06:51
-It's a place that my grandfather -and father talked about.	0:06:51	0:06:55
-They mispronounced all their names -now I've heard the real Welsh names.	0:06:56	0:07:01
-It's a real moving experience.	0:07:01	0:07:03
-The Welsh settled -in various places in Ohio.	0:07:08	0:07:11
-The Edwards settled and started -a new life in Oak Hill, South Ohio.	0:07:12	0:07:17
-It was a free land -without an established church...	0:07:17	0:07:21
-..so people worshipped -as they wanted.	0:07:22	0:07:25
-They were compelled to go -in large groups.	0:07:25	0:07:28
-This created a microcosm of what -they had in Wales in this new world.	0:07:28	0:07:33
-The large numbers meant you had -congregations to build churches.	0:07:33	0:07:39
-Attending church -upheld the tradition of singing.	0:07:40	0:07:44
-Four talented sisters in my family -gained fame across America...	0:07:45	0:07:50
-..at the turn of the last century.	0:07:50	0:07:53
-They were known as -The Edwards Sisters Quartette.	0:07:53	0:07:58
-# Close your eyes in sleep #	0:07:58	0:08:04
-When I initially heard about -The Edwards Sisters Quartette...	0:08:04	0:08:10
-..it gave me -a great sense of satisfaction...	0:08:10	0:08:15
-..to hear that my family -had released music...	0:08:15	0:08:21
-..in the United States.	0:08:21	0:08:24
-I felt extremely proud...	0:08:25	0:08:28
-..to follow in my family's footsteps -and start singing.	0:08:28	0:08:33
-Gwawr has also followed suit -and Menna performs on the piano.	0:08:33	0:08:39
-I feel quite proud -that all this happened.	0:08:39	0:08:43
-My first invitation arrived in 1977.	0:08:43	0:08:48
-It was the first time -for me to visit America...	0:08:49	0:08:53
-..and I felt quite special!	0:08:53	0:08:55
-I was also very nervous.	0:08:56	0:08:58
-# A pure heart #	0:08:58	0:09:01
-The Americans were delighted...	0:09:01	0:09:04
-..and had a particular liking -for our Welsh singing.	0:09:04	0:09:08
-I had to give them some variety -as they didn't understand Welsh...	0:09:09	0:09:14
-..but they were familiar -with the music.	0:09:14	0:09:19
-I received standing ovations.	0:09:19	0:09:22
-The Americans always like -to show their appreciation...	0:09:22	0:09:26
-..when they enjoy a concert.	0:09:26	0:09:28
-Will these fit in?	0:09:29	0:09:31
-Oh-oh.	0:09:31	0:09:32
-It's ten years since Dad and I -sang at the church in Oak Hill.	0:09:33	0:09:36
-We'll perform there again....	0:09:37	0:09:39
-..and at the North American -Festival of Wales...	0:09:39	0:09:43
-..so it was time to pack.	0:09:43	0:09:46
-It closed. Thank goodness for that.	0:09:46	0:09:48
-I'm quite proud that -we're upholding this connection.	0:09:49	0:09:54
-I hope it continues -as Gwawr is still young...	0:09:54	0:09:58
-..and I hope Nel gets the chance -to visit Ohio in the near future.	0:09:58	0:10:04
-Hopefully, the family -will maintain this link...	0:10:05	0:10:10
-..between Wales -and the United States.	0:10:10	0:10:13
-I can't wait to go back to America -and catch up with the family.	0:10:15	0:10:20
-It's been so long and I'm intrigued -to see how the festival has evolved.	0:10:20	0:10:25
-It's 17 years -since I was last at the festival...	0:10:26	0:10:29
-..so I can't wait to see -how it has changed.	0:10:29	0:10:32
-I'll see you in Ohio.	0:10:33	0:10:35
-# Hallelujah	0:10:35	0:10:39
-# Hallelujah #	0:10:39	0:10:44
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-# Hallelujah	0:10:49	0:10:53
-# Hallelujah #	0:10:53	0:10:58
-Columbus is the capital -of the state of Ohio.	0:11:07	0:11:11
-It's home to a million people.	0:11:11	0:11:13
-The city was named after -the explorer, Christopher Columbus.	0:11:13	0:11:17
-In 2015, it's home to the -North American Festival of Wales.	0:11:17	0:11:22
-I'm performing at the festival...	0:11:23	0:11:25
-..and it's a great opportunity for -Nel to meet my American relatives.	0:11:25	0:11:30
-We've arrived at Columbus, Ohio.	0:11:33	0:11:35
-What do you think? Are you excited?	0:11:36	0:11:38
-It's been ten years -since my last visit...	0:11:38	0:11:41
-..and I never dreamt -you would be with me this time.	0:11:42	0:11:45
-I can't carry you all week, -so let's find some family.	0:11:45	0:11:50
-I was eleven when I first met -my family in Ohio.	0:11:53	0:11:57
-Most of them live at Oak Hill but -some live in Columbus, such as Dan.	0:11:57	0:12:02
-Hey!	0:12:02	0:12:04
-Hello, how are you?	0:12:04	0:12:05
-Hello, how are you? - -Welcome.	0:12:05	0:12:07
-He's a descendent of Croeswyntoedd -Farm where Menna lives.	0:12:07	0:12:11
-I always get a warm welcome -whenever I see him.	0:12:11	0:12:15
-We've been so excited for Joseph -and Nel to meet each other.	0:12:15	0:12:19
-The youngest generation of Edwards.	0:12:20	0:12:22
-The sixth generation back -that we can trace.	0:12:23	0:12:28
-I think there was five brothers.	0:12:28	0:12:30
-Four came to the United States -and one lineage stayed back.	0:12:31	0:12:35
-I could have been born out here.	0:12:35	0:12:36
-I could have been born out here. - -That's right!	0:12:36	0:12:37
-We do have a little gift for Joseph.	0:12:38	0:12:41
-Don't we, Nel?	0:12:41	0:12:43
-The Internet and social media make -it easy for us to keep in contact.	0:12:43	0:12:48
-As the next generation, I hope -Nel and Joseph will do the same.	0:12:48	0:12:53
-Will you play rugby for Wales?	0:12:53	0:12:55
-Will you play rugby for Wales? - -Yes, you know it!	0:12:55	0:12:57
-I was delighted to see Dan and the -family but it wasn't a social call.	0:12:58	0:13:04
-I had to promote the festival -and concert on the radio.	0:13:04	0:13:08
-With me today is Gwawr Edwards.	0:13:08	0:13:11
-It's a big weekend in Columbus. -Welcome.	0:13:11	0:13:14
-This is the North American -Festival of Wales.	0:13:15	0:13:19
-The weekend celebrates everything -Welsh and it happens every year.	0:13:19	0:13:25
-The Welsh in North America...	0:13:26	0:13:28
-..have met annually -to celebrate Wales since 1929.	0:13:28	0:13:32
-Today, the festival alternates -between Canada and North America.	0:13:32	0:13:38
-The Welsh spirit remains strong.	0:13:38	0:13:41
-Good afternoon.	0:13:41	0:13:42
-How are you today? It's great.	0:13:43	0:13:46
-I've got a family history here...	0:13:46	0:13:48
-..dating back to Carmarthen.	0:13:49	0:13:51
-It's an important part of my life.	0:13:51	0:13:53
-I belong to the Welsh Society -in Downstate New York.	0:13:53	0:13:57
-My mother was a Jones.	0:13:58	0:13:59
-She was born in Nantyglo in 1912.	0:13:59	0:14:02
-I like to keep my hand in -when it comes to Welsh things.	0:14:02	0:14:06
-I love singing in Welsh...	0:14:07	0:14:10
-..and attending these events.	0:14:11	0:14:13
-The Welsh culture is very important -to me, particularly the music.	0:14:13	0:14:18
-The festival celebrates -an array of Welsh traditions...	0:14:20	0:14:24
-..but some are adapted -to suit local tastes.	0:14:25	0:14:28
-These are Welshcakes with a twist!	0:14:28	0:14:31
-We've got maple and bacon.	0:14:31	0:14:33
-I'm not sure about those.	0:14:33	0:14:35
-I'll try the chocolate and pecan.	0:14:35	0:14:37
-Are they as good as Mam-gu's?	0:14:37	0:14:39
-It's nice but not as good -as the ones Mam-gu makes!	0:14:41	0:14:45
-OK, once again.	0:14:45	0:14:48
-I come from...	0:14:48	0:14:51
-The festival has a strong emphasis -on the Welsh language.	0:14:51	0:14:55
-Hefina Phillips now lives in Toronto -and has fun with the Welsh learners.	0:14:55	0:15:00
-Where is Conwy?	0:15:01	0:15:03
-Where is Conwy? - -Wales.	0:15:03	0:15:04
-It's over there.	0:15:04	0:15:06
-I lecture at the university...	0:15:09	0:15:11
-..in the Celtic Studies department -at the University of Toronto.	0:15:12	0:15:16
-It has a wonderful atmosphere.	0:15:17	0:15:18
-It has a wonderful atmosphere. - -Yes, it's very homely.	0:15:18	0:15:20
-Everyone is so happy -and our students always want more.	0:15:21	0:15:26
-We only offer -basic Welsh for learners.	0:15:27	0:15:31
-I live in Memphis.	0:15:31	0:15:34
-I come from Chicago.	0:15:34	0:15:37
-I come from Alabama.	0:15:37	0:15:40
-I enjoy singing.	0:15:40	0:15:44
-I enjoy singing too.	0:15:45	0:15:47
-Oh, well done!	0:15:47	0:15:49
-Professor Jerry Hunter shares -Hefina's enthusiasm for the event.	0:15:50	0:15:55
-He's an American who learnt Welsh -and lectures at Bangor University.	0:15:56	0:16:01
-I love having the festival in Ohio.	0:16:01	0:16:04
-I'm from Cincinnati in Ohio, -south of Columbus.	0:16:05	0:16:08
-It's great to see Welsh Americans -and people from Wales...	0:16:08	0:16:12
-..in my home state.	0:16:12	0:16:14
-It's quite strange -and yet both exciting and energetic.	0:16:15	0:16:21
-The highlight of the festival is -a concert featuring Welsh artists.	0:16:23	0:16:28
-The Penrhyn Male Voice Choir under -the baton of Owain Arwel Davies...	0:16:28	0:16:33
-..and the harpist, Glain Dafydd -met me for a rehearsal.	0:16:33	0:16:37
-The lads of the -Penrhyn Male Voice Choir...	0:16:38	0:16:41
-..have a unique and dark humour -from the quarry days.	0:16:41	0:16:46
-They have a clear enjoyment of being -Welsh and we do everything in Welsh.	0:16:46	0:16:51
-It's an honour to be here as Welsh -history is so important to them.	0:16:51	0:16:56
-This is what we're trying to do.	0:16:57	0:16:59
-I want some Welsh history about -those who emigrated to America.	0:16:59	0:17:05
-There's a lot to rehearse...	0:17:06	0:17:08
-..and a familiar face -is enjoying himself.	0:17:09	0:17:12
-I'm amazed -by the number of activities.	0:17:12	0:17:15
-I'm sure many people share the -same worries of male voice choirs.	0:17:16	0:17:20
-As their members get older, -the link with Wales is more fragile.	0:17:21	0:17:25
-But having said that...	0:17:26	0:17:27
-..you can see that they want -to maintain these ties...	0:17:27	0:17:33
-..and keep them -as tight as possible.	0:17:33	0:17:36
-I'm surprised -at the number of Welsh speakers.	0:17:36	0:17:40
-The majority of these people -are immigrants.	0:17:40	0:17:44
-Use your voices!	0:17:44	0:17:47
-CHOIR CHANTING	0:17:47	0:17:49
-I'm so excited about tonight.	0:17:54	0:17:56
-The audience -is always very welcoming.	0:17:56	0:17:59
-The family will be here -so I can't wait.	0:17:59	0:18:02
-The tickets have sold well -so I'm excited.	0:18:02	0:18:06
-The audience flowed into the hall...	0:18:08	0:18:10
-..and my American family -got to meet my husband, Dan.	0:18:10	0:18:15
-The excitement was building and -the concert finally got underway.	0:18:15	0:18:20
-# We all praise cheerfully	0:18:21	0:18:26
-# Better times are coming, -Hallelujah	0:18:26	0:18:29
-# And after the bad weather, -we'll make money as fast as smoke	0:18:30	0:18:34
-# There are pleasant signs -ahead of us	0:18:34	0:18:38
-# Ffwdl-la-la, ffwdl-la-la -Ffwdl-la-la-la-la-la-la	0:18:38	0:18:42
-# Ffwdl-la-la, ffwdl-la-la -Ffwdl-la-la-la-la-la-la	0:18:43	0:18:49
-# Ffwdl-la-la, ffwdl-la-la -Ffwdl-la-la-la-la-la-la #	0:18:50	0:18:55
-CHEERING AND APPLAUSE	0:18:56	0:18:58
-# All the stars above are smiling	0:19:01	0:19:05
-# And the moon looks happy	0:19:06	0:19:10
-# The day of our wedding approaches	0:19:10	0:19:12
-# We can now embrace without fear	0:19:12	0:19:16
-# All the stars above are smiling	0:19:16	0:19:19
-# And the moon looks happy	0:19:19	0:19:23
-# The day of our wedding approaches	0:19:23	0:19:27
-# We can now embrace without fear	0:19:27	0:19:30
-# The day of our wedding approaches	0:19:31	0:19:34
-# We can now embrace without fear	0:19:34	0:19:39
-# The day of our wedding approaches	0:19:40	0:19:43
-# We can now embrace without fear	0:19:43	0:19:47
-# The day of our wedding approaches	0:19:47	0:19:50
-# We can now embrace	0:19:51	0:19:55
-# Without fear #	0:19:55	0:20:01
-CHEERING AND APPLAUSE	0:20:01	0:20:03
-With the audience -in high spirits...	0:20:09	0:20:12
-..we celebrate one of the oldest -North American Welsh newspapers.	0:20:13	0:20:18
-It's called Ninnau.	0:20:18	0:20:20
-I started Ninnau in 1975.	0:20:21	0:20:24
-I went to a Cymanfa Ganu -in the city of New York...	0:20:24	0:20:28
-..and revealed my plans -for publishing this newspaper.	0:20:28	0:20:34
-It was only a small newspaper -at the start.	0:20:34	0:20:37
-We had a great response -and it grew from there.	0:20:38	0:20:43
-I'm surprised -at the size of the festival.	0:20:45	0:20:49
-The Welsh in North America -are also drawn to this festival.	0:20:49	0:20:55
-It enables them to socialize -just as we do in our Eisteddfod.	0:20:55	0:21:00
-It's busy and people are having fun -and chatting so it's wonderful.	0:21:01	0:21:06
-Our sisters and mother -was born in Maerdy in South Wales.	0:21:06	0:21:11
-In the Rhondda Valley.	0:21:11	0:21:12
-This is Mary-Lou and...	0:21:12	0:21:14
-It's Thomas -in Swansea and Port Talbot.	0:21:14	0:21:18
-My family -emigrated to the United States...	0:21:18	0:21:22
-..in 1830 or thereabouts.	0:21:22	0:21:26
-Nobody knows where the family -originally came from in Wales...	0:21:27	0:21:32
-..so I think I can claim that -everyone in Wales is related to me!	0:21:32	0:21:38
-I've come here -from Shandon in Ohio...	0:21:38	0:21:41
-..to see the choir -and everything else that is here.	0:21:41	0:21:45
-I grew up with the lads in the choir -as I'm from Caernarfon.	0:21:46	0:21:50
-# It's the world in union	0:21:51	0:21:54
-# The world as one	0:21:55	0:22:00
-# As we climb	0:22:00	0:22:02
-# To reach our destiny	0:22:02	0:22:05
-# A new age	0:22:05	0:22:08
-# Has begun	0:22:09	0:22:14
-# Begun	0:22:14	0:22:17
-# A new age	0:22:17	0:22:20
-# Has begun #	0:22:21	0:22:27
-.	0:22:31	0:22:31
-.	0:22:33	0:22:33
-# Hallelujah	0:22:33	0:22:38
-# Hallelujah #	0:22:38	0:22:42
-It's day three of my trip to Ohio -and it's a fine morning in Columbus.	0:22:49	0:22:54
-In a few hours, I'll perform -at the festival's Cymanfa Ganu.	0:22:54	0:22:59
-First, I'm at one of the city's -parks so Nel can meet my cousin.	0:22:59	0:23:04
-I first met her in Columbus when -the family visited the city in 1996.	0:23:04	0:23:09
-It's ten years -since I was last here.	0:23:10	0:23:12
-It seems like so long ago.	0:23:12	0:23:14
-Rachel Jones was raised in Columbus -but now lives in Louisiana, Texas.	0:23:14	0:23:20
-I was delighted that she'd returned -to Columbus to meet Nel...	0:23:20	0:23:24
-..especially as she's expecting -her first child.	0:23:24	0:23:28
-Enjoy it and go with the flow!	0:23:29	0:23:33
-It's been wonderful -to catch up with Rachel.	0:23:33	0:23:36
-We're lucky that we can -keep in touch via modern technology.	0:23:36	0:23:41
-I can't imagine -how people felt a century ago...	0:23:41	0:23:44
-..to be out of touch -with their family so I'm very lucky.	0:23:44	0:23:48
-# Hallelujah #	0:23:49	0:23:51
-The day had to go on as I went -to prepare for the Cymanfa Ganu...	0:23:51	0:23:55
-..at the Southern Theatre, -Ohio's oldest theatre.	0:23:56	0:23:59
-# Hallelujah, Hallelujah #	0:24:00	0:24:03
-The Southern Theatre -is the oldest theatre in Columbus.	0:24:03	0:24:07
-It's hosted famous Americans -since the 1920s...	0:24:08	0:24:11
-..so I was very excited -about singing here.	0:24:11	0:24:15
-# Hallelujah	0:24:16	0:24:19
-# Hallelujah #	0:24:19	0:24:22
-It's ideal for the Cymanfa Ganu -conducted by Owain Arwel Davies.	0:24:24	0:24:30
-And it was time -for the singing to start!	0:24:31	0:24:34
-# Hallelujah, Hallelujah #	0:24:34	0:24:37
-There's one specific Welsh word -and it's "hwyl."	0:24:37	0:24:41
-Altogether now.	0:24:42	0:24:43
-# I sing as the songbird is singing	0:24:43	0:24:50
-# Happily beside the stream #	0:24:50	0:24:55
-Congregational singing -and hymn singing...	0:24:55	0:24:58
-..has been important to the Welsh in -Ohio since the early 19th century.	0:24:59	0:25:03
-Maintaining this tradition -is important to this day.	0:25:03	0:25:07
-It's the history of the people that -makes this festival interesting.	0:25:07	0:25:13
-They want to talk to you -and tell your their story.	0:25:13	0:25:18
-They tell you about -the Roberts or Jones families.	0:25:18	0:25:22
-# Jerusalem	0:25:23	0:25:25
-# Jerusalem	0:25:25	0:25:28
-# Sing for the night is over	0:25:28	0:25:33
-# Hosanna in the highest	0:25:33	0:25:39
-# Hosanna forever more	0:25:39	0:25:44
-# Hosanna	0:25:44	0:25:47
-# In the highest	0:25:48	0:25:53
-# Hosanna	0:25:54	0:25:58
-# Forever more #	0:25:59	0:26:06
-APPLAUSE	0:26:06	0:26:08
-I wasn't the only soprano to sing -for such a welcoming audience.	0:26:08	0:26:14
-At the 2014 Eisteddfod, I won the -Osborne Roberts Blue Ribband Award.	0:26:14	0:26:19
-As a result, -I get to perform in Columbus, Ohio.	0:26:19	0:26:23
-I'm so excited -to perform in such a large theatre.	0:26:23	0:26:27
-I've never performed in a -Cymanfa before so I'm very excited.	0:26:27	0:26:32
-# Ave Maria	0:26:32	0:26:45
-# Gratia plena	0:26:45	0:26:54
-# Maria, gratia plena	0:26:55	0:27:04
-# Maria, gratia plena	0:27:04	0:27:12
-# Ave	0:27:13	0:27:17
-# Ave dominus	0:27:17	0:27:22
-# Dominus tecum #	0:27:23	0:27:27
-APPLAUSE	0:27:27	0:27:29
-Wonderful! -Nobody can sing like the Welsh!	0:27:32	0:27:36
-So when you come -to another country...	0:27:36	0:27:38
-..you've got to make sure -that they're all from Welsh descent!	0:27:39	0:27:43
-"Great is Jesus in his Person" -in one, two...	0:27:43	0:27:48
-# Great is Jesus	0:27:48	0:27:52
-# In his Person #	0:27:52	0:27:56
-The singing is excellent.	0:27:56	0:27:58
-They understand the language despite -there being many outsiders here.	0:27:58	0:28:03
-But they are passionate -about singing.	0:28:04	0:28:07
-Are we ready for it?	0:28:07	0:28:09
-That was excellent. -I'm getting a buzz now.	0:28:09	0:28:12
-# Great is he	0:28:13	0:28:17
-# In heaven	0:28:17	0:28:23
-# On his firm	0:28:23	0:28:29
-# Strong throne #	0:28:29	0:28:38
-The 2015 Cymanfa Ganu -ended on a fantastic note.	0:28:38	0:28:44
-After three days in Columbus...	0:28:53	0:28:55
-..my trip to Ohio ends with a -two-day visit along the Welsh Byway.	0:28:55	0:29:01
-My family settled here in the -Oak Hill region in the 19th century.	0:29:01	0:29:07
-It's very similar to home.	0:29:07	0:29:10
-The land is mountainous -and I'm a bit lost.	0:29:10	0:29:15
-We'll see what happens.	0:29:15	0:29:17
-What's the best thing to do -when you're lost?	0:29:19	0:29:21
-Follow a family tradition of having -breakfast in the restaurant...	0:29:22	0:29:27
-..of the family's most successful -forefather in America - Bob Evans.	0:29:28	0:29:33
-# Come and get it #	0:29:34	0:29:37
-Hi, folks. I'm Bob Evans. I have -a suggestion for you homemakers.	0:29:38	0:29:43
-We discovered anytime is a good time -to serve Bob Evans Farm Sausage.	0:29:43	0:29:48
-To start the day, Bob Evans -small lengths with scrambled eggs.	0:29:49	0:29:53
-Mam, Dad, Menna and me -eat here when we visit Ohio.	0:29:53	0:29:57
-It's great to have -Nel and Dan with us this time.	0:29:57	0:30:01
-That's what I call a breakfast.	0:30:02	0:30:03
-That's what I call a breakfast. - -Everyone's hungry this morning.	0:30:03	0:30:06
-There are 600 Bob Evans restaurants -in America...	0:30:07	0:30:10
-..but this is the original at -Rio Grande and we always come here.	0:30:11	0:30:15
-Bob has sadly died but he would -always come and see us at the table.	0:30:16	0:30:21
-The food is definitely tip top!	0:30:21	0:30:24
-After a tip top meal, -Nel was in a deep sleep...	0:30:26	0:30:29
-..so we continued our journey -along the Welshbyway...	0:30:30	0:30:34
-..to Gallipolis -on the banks of the Ohio River.	0:30:34	0:30:37
-My family landed here -after their long voyage from Wales.	0:30:38	0:30:42
-Visiting the beautiful area where my -family's voyage ended is poignant.	0:30:42	0:30:48
-A descendant of those immigrants -who lives in Gallipolis...	0:30:50	0:30:54
-..is our close family friend, -Bill Thomas.	0:30:55	0:30:58
-Bill tells us why this area appealed -to the Welsh.	0:30:58	0:31:02
-They were travelling by water to -Paddy's Run, north of Cincinnati...	0:31:02	0:31:07
-..and needed to rest -and reprovision.	0:31:07	0:31:09
-We had a port -and they were welcomed.	0:31:10	0:31:12
-They were welcomed -and asked to stay.	0:31:13	0:31:15
-The got out near Centerville...	0:31:15	0:31:18
-..and found the terrain matched -the terrain they had left in Wales.	0:31:18	0:31:23
-They decided to see -if they could buy land.	0:31:23	0:31:26
-They could very cheaply - a dollar -or a dollar and a quarter an acre.	0:31:26	0:31:31
-They bought land and lived here more -easily than when they were in Wales.	0:31:31	0:31:37
-They could own instead of tenant.	0:31:37	0:31:40
-Did they get along with the natives?	0:31:40	0:31:42
-Did they get along with the natives? - -I think so.	0:31:42	0:31:44
-They seemed to fit right in -because they were bilingual.	0:31:44	0:31:47
-They could be by themselves -speaking Welsh in their chapels...	0:31:48	0:31:52
-..but interacted with the locals -by speaking English.	0:31:52	0:31:56
-How important is the Welsh to you, -personally...	0:31:56	0:32:00
-..and the importance -of the Welsh festival and Cymanfa?	0:32:00	0:32:04
-On a scale of one to ten...	0:32:04	0:32:07
-..it's maybe a ten at the lowest.	0:32:07	0:32:10
-I grew up knowing -that I was of Welsh descent...	0:32:11	0:32:14
-..and I had an occasion to go with -my grandparents to their church.	0:32:15	0:32:19
-Then the congregation -began singing.	0:32:20	0:32:22
-All of a sudden, I'm listening -to singing I had never heard before.	0:32:23	0:32:27
-Nothing.	0:32:28	0:32:29
-It was captivating, -absolutely captivating.	0:32:29	0:32:33
-I'm American but the Welsh descent -is something to take pride in.	0:32:33	0:32:38
-I certainly feel Welsh -when I'm in Wales.	0:32:39	0:32:44
-This was turning into -an emotional and memorable day.	0:32:45	0:32:49
-The crowning glory came -when Bill gave us the family Bible.	0:32:49	0:32:53
-I think it belongs to the...	0:32:54	0:32:55
-I think it belongs to the... - -Oh, Bill.	0:32:55	0:32:57
-Is it the Rees Edwards family? -Did it come down from that?	0:32:57	0:33:01
-Yes, the Rees Edwards...	0:33:01	0:33:03
-Elizabeth, -daughter of Rees and Ada Edwards.	0:33:03	0:33:06
-Yes, all Rhys M Edwards's children - -all the Edwards sisters.	0:33:07	0:33:11
-Rees M came from Croeswyntoedd.	0:33:11	0:33:15
-It's 150 years -going back full circle.	0:33:15	0:33:17
-It's great.	0:33:18	0:33:19
-It's great. - -Yes.	0:33:19	0:33:20
-It couldn't be better for us. I'm -glad I saved it until you all came.	0:33:21	0:33:26
-Emigrating is a massive undertaking -even today.	0:33:37	0:33:41
-But they did it in those days.	0:33:41	0:33:43
-They left everything behind, -lost people on the voyage...	0:33:43	0:33:47
-..and sailed into the unknown -so there was no turning back.	0:33:47	0:33:51
-These people lived in anguish -but it's a real success story...	0:33:52	0:33:56
-..because there are Welsh people -living here to this day.	0:33:57	0:34:00
-# Hallelujah	0:34:01	0:34:06
-# Hallelujah #	0:34:06	0:34:10
-.	0:34:12	0:34:13
-.	0:34:15	0:34:15
-# Hallelujah	0:34:15	0:34:18
-# Hallelujah #	0:34:18	0:34:24
-I've travelled -to the south of Ohio...	0:34:34	0:34:37
-..to where my family settled -almost 200 years ago.	0:34:37	0:34:41
-My final day in Ohio -starts at Rio Grande.	0:34:42	0:34:45
-The Welsh and my famous -American forefather, Bob Evans...	0:34:45	0:34:50
-..have influenced the town -and the surrounding area.	0:34:50	0:34:54
-This is the Rio Grande -University campus.	0:34:58	0:35:01
-I've performed in its theatre -on many occasions.	0:35:01	0:35:05
-At the Madog Center, -they offer courses on Welsh history.	0:35:06	0:35:10
-I nearly came to this university...	0:35:11	0:35:14
-..and Dad was offered a farm here.	0:35:14	0:35:16
-There's no telling how my life would -have panned out if that happened!	0:35:17	0:35:21
-The Madog Center -for Welsh Studies...	0:35:23	0:35:27
-..offers courses to raise awareness -about the area's Welsh history...	0:35:27	0:35:33
-..and maintain the link -between Wales and Ohio.	0:35:34	0:35:37
-Lisa Jones from Felinfach -won a scholarship to study here.	0:35:37	0:35:43
-In 2009, I went on an exchange trip -with Trinity College, Carmarthen.	0:35:43	0:35:49
-They send Theatre, Music and -Media students to this university.	0:35:49	0:35:55
-The universities are twinned...	0:35:55	0:35:58
-..due to the link with Wales via the -Ceredigion emigrants who came here.	0:35:59	0:36:04
-We're taught about the other -famous emigration to Patagonia...	0:36:04	0:36:10
-..but are not taught...	0:36:10	0:36:13
-..about the hundreds -who came to Ohio.	0:36:13	0:36:17
-It's been -an incredible experience...	0:36:17	0:36:20
-..and truly life-changing...	0:36:20	0:36:22
-..because I'm now a part of Ohio.	0:36:23	0:36:26
-You could say I have two homes!	0:36:26	0:36:28
-# You're the only land for me	0:36:29	0:36:35
-# Oh, oh, my Wales #	0:36:35	0:36:38
-The Brynele Edwards' -settled in Oak Hill...	0:36:38	0:36:41
-..a stone's throw to the west -of Rio Grande.	0:36:41	0:36:44
-An old church in the town -houses a heritage museum.	0:36:45	0:36:48
-It raises awareness -about the area's history.	0:36:48	0:36:52
-# Oh, Wales, oh, Wales, -give me my life #	0:36:52	0:36:57
-Elizabeth Davis from Aberaeron -plays a key role in the museum.	0:36:58	0:37:04
-You were raised in the red house -in that mural of Aberaeron.	0:37:04	0:37:08
-Yes, on the seashore.	0:37:08	0:37:10
-Do you feel homesick -when you see this mural?	0:37:10	0:37:13
-Yes, sometimes.	0:37:14	0:37:15
-What brought you here?	0:37:16	0:37:17
-What brought you here? - -I came here to live in 1974.	0:37:17	0:37:21
-Some of my family moved here -in the 18th century.	0:37:21	0:37:25
-I wanted to know where they went!	0:37:26	0:37:28
-Whilst here, -I met my husband and chose to stay.	0:37:28	0:37:31
-This museum is full -of artefacts linked with Wales.	0:37:32	0:37:37
-Where did they come from?	0:37:37	0:37:39
-I think that this became a museum -in about 1971.	0:37:39	0:37:43
-We've been collecting -for many years.	0:37:44	0:37:46
-The first church was built of wood -on the edge of the village in 1841.	0:37:47	0:37:51
-Was that a Welsh church?	0:37:51	0:37:52
-Was that a Welsh church? - -Yes, the first Independent church.	0:37:52	0:37:56
-It was too far out of town...	0:37:56	0:37:58
-..so they built this church in 1868.	0:37:58	0:38:02
-This brick building -replaced the wooden structure.	0:38:02	0:38:06
-The bricks were made locally -at the Etna Firebrick Yard.	0:38:06	0:38:10
-They made bricks -in this area at that time.	0:38:10	0:38:14
-In 1890...	0:38:14	0:38:16
-..this church alone had 175 members.	0:38:17	0:38:21
-By 1940, they only had 40 members.	0:38:22	0:38:26
-It closed as a Welsh church in 1962.	0:38:26	0:38:29
-Are there many Welsh people -left in Oak Hill?	0:38:30	0:38:33
-No, not a lot.	0:38:33	0:38:35
-Do you think the Welsh -have a future in Ohio?	0:38:35	0:38:39
-That's a tough question to answer.	0:38:41	0:38:43
-We still hope -that the situation will improve...	0:38:43	0:38:46
-..but it's a struggle -to keep it going.	0:38:47	0:38:50
-I don't know -what the future holds...	0:38:50	0:38:53
-..because everyone who works here -is relatively old.	0:38:53	0:38:57
-We get a lot of visitors -from all across America.	0:38:57	0:39:02
-It's a wonderful place -and you do some exceptional work.	0:39:03	0:39:07
-Thank you very much.	0:39:07	0:39:08
-We leave one church for another, -namely Moriah church and cemetery.	0:39:18	0:39:23
-It's the first church -built by the Welsh in Oak Hill...	0:39:24	0:39:27
-..that has very personal -family ties.	0:39:28	0:39:32
-Most of the Brynele Edwards' of Ohio -are buried in Moriah cemetery.	0:39:32	0:39:37
-The Edwards name -graces a number of gravestones.	0:39:37	0:39:41
-More are buried here than in Wales.	0:39:41	0:39:43
-Visiting this cemetery is always -emotional for the family...	0:39:44	0:39:49
-..and it was wonderful to share -the experience with Dan and Nel.	0:39:49	0:39:54
-This is the grave -of the Reverend Isaac Edwards.	0:39:54	0:39:58
-He's the son of Daniel, -one of the brothers who came here.	0:39:59	0:40:03
-Daniel is the one -who built this church.	0:40:03	0:40:06
-It's so emotional to know that the -family is buried in this cemetery...	0:40:08	0:40:13
-..and Nel is with me this time.	0:40:13	0:40:16
-You don't understand things -as a child.	0:40:16	0:40:19
-Graves are graves.	0:40:20	0:40:21
-But it's more emotional -as you get older.	0:40:22	0:40:26
-Being here is a wonderful feeling.	0:40:26	0:40:30
-It's like a home from home.	0:40:30	0:40:32
-The emotions deepened...	0:40:34	0:40:36
-..when family and friends -from the festival in Columbus...	0:40:36	0:40:41
-..arrived in Moriah -to see Dad and me singing.	0:40:41	0:40:44
-The church was full to bursting.	0:40:45	0:40:47
-# The smiles from your crib -are beautiful	0:40:49	0:40:56
-# No pain or worldly woes -to make you weary	0:40:56	0:41:01
-# We received a gem, -a priceless gift	0:41:02	0:41:08
-# And our world is complete, -my little child	0:41:08	0:41:16
-# And our world is complete	0:41:16	0:41:20
-# My little child #	0:41:20	0:41:28
-APPLAUSE	0:41:29	0:41:30
-This gets the "hiraeth" going.	0:41:32	0:41:34
-This is coming home.	0:41:35	0:41:36
-This moves me beyond belief.	0:41:37	0:41:39
-To see those pews full...	0:41:39	0:41:41
-..and you knew that's the way it was -75 years ago and before...	0:41:41	0:41:45
-..whenever the ancestry came here.	0:41:46	0:41:48
-And the beautiful music.	0:41:48	0:41:50
-The comparison was...	0:41:50	0:41:52
-It was just a great day to see all -the energy that was in this church.	0:41:52	0:41:58
-# Who will be here -to repeat the song?	0:41:59	0:42:05
-# Who will be here to accompany	0:42:05	0:42:10
-# The old melodies -of our dear Wales?	0:42:10	0:42:16
-# Who will be here -to recite the verses	0:42:17	0:42:22
-# Of the poets of our time?	0:42:22	0:42:28
-# Who will be here to compose	0:42:28	0:42:34
-# In privilege, rite and honour #	0:42:34	0:42:42
-We are here really to see Dafydd...	0:42:42	0:42:47
-..because he is related to me -through Margaret Edwards.	0:42:47	0:42:52
-The fact that I've got one son here -is a big thing...	0:42:53	0:42:56
-..but the fact -that his children are here.	0:42:57	0:42:59
-I hope this goes on.	0:43:00	0:43:01
-The personal touch -will keep the bridge going.	0:43:01	0:43:04
-This festival is like a Mecca -for its visitors.	0:43:05	0:43:09
-This is the pilgrimage -that people make.	0:43:09	0:43:12
-How many people in Wales -know that this festival even exists?	0:43:13	0:43:18
-I doubt that many people -know about it.	0:43:18	0:43:21
-Its future -lies in the hands of the young...	0:43:21	0:43:24
-..so I hope it continues.	0:43:24	0:43:27
-# Who will be here -to preach the Gospel	0:43:27	0:43:33
-# And tell the story -of Mary's Child? #	0:43:34	0:43:39
-Look at the view behind us.	0:43:39	0:43:42
-It's like being at home.	0:43:42	0:43:44
-It must have been like -some kind of paradise in those days.	0:43:44	0:43:48
-What's been the most memorable part -of this trip?	0:43:48	0:43:52
-It's today, -without a shadow of a doubt.	0:43:52	0:43:56
-But the moment I'll never forget...	0:43:56	0:43:58
-..is when we sang -Pwy Fydd Yma Mewn Can Mlynedd.	0:43:59	0:44:03
-I struggled to sing that.	0:44:03	0:44:05
-I struggled to sing that. - -Yes, me too.	0:44:05	0:44:06
-I had to hold back the tears.	0:44:07	0:44:09
-Yes, and the tears were flowing -amongst the audience too.	0:44:09	0:44:15
-They are so welcoming -and we'll never forget it.	0:44:15	0:44:19
-I'll never forget today.	0:44:19	0:44:21
-# But the new friends of Jesus	0:44:21	0:44:28
-# Will be here	0:44:28	0:44:32
-# To share His story #	0:44:32	0:44:39
-CHEERING AND APPLAUSE	0:44:40	0:44:42
-Edwards!	0:44:51	0:44:53
-I've reached the end -of my trip to Ohio.	0:44:59	0:45:03
-There's no better place to end...	0:45:03	0:45:05
-..than in Gallipolis with the -Ohio River as our backdrop...	0:45:05	0:45:10
-..and Nel in my arms.	0:45:10	0:45:12
-It's been quite a journey -and one that I'll never forget.	0:45:12	0:45:16
-Numbers at the North American -Festival of Wales are dwindling...	0:45:16	0:45:21
-..but the enthusiasm -is as strong as ever...	0:45:21	0:45:25
-..in the hearts -of the Welsh people in Ohio.	0:45:25	0:45:28
-# Hallelujah	0:45:28	0:45:30
-# Hallelujah	0:45:30	0:45:33
-# Hallelujah	0:45:33	0:45:35
-# Hallelujah	0:45:35	0:45:37
-# Hallelujah	0:45:37	0:45:41
-# Hallelujah #	0:45:41	0:45:46
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