Once again on a gloriously sunny afternoon, Caldicot Male Voice Choir was delighted to be invited for the third time to the Wales Yemini Festival on August 11th at the Pill Harriers Rugby Ground.
Conducted by Musical Director Siȃn Hatton and assistant Shirley Anne James and accompanied by Olivia Dance and John Nicholson the choir presented a range of songs from its repertoire including Rachie, May You Always Have a Song, Cwm Rhondda, African Prayer, Stout Hearted Men, 16 Tons, 76 Trombones and finalising with O Gymru.
The Festival, organised by Reggie Al-Haddi and Newport City councillor Debbie Jenkins and attended by Newport East MP Jessica Morden MP is designed to promote how the Yemeni community in Newport is keen to demonstrate its participation, inclusion and acceptance of the local Welsh culture with many activities, including Yemeni music and dancing, several in national Yemeni costume, displays, activities for the many children and a demonstration by St John’s Ambulance. It culminated in a wonderfully colourful parade of children in national Yemeni dress waving both Yemeni and Welsh flags.
The Choir returned to the Rugby club following the festival to entertain club members with a wide range of afterglow singing appreciated by all.
The photo shows some of the choristers, the musical team and Yemeni supporters in national costume.