Welcome to the Official Hogia'r Ddwylan Website
Hogia'r Ddwylan has probably the most romantic of all the names
of male voice choirs in Wales, reflecting the magic
of its native enironment. Literally translated it
means "the boys from
the two shores"
and refers to the fact that its members come from villages
adjacent to the Menai Straits, on the fringes of Snowdonia,
one of the most beautiful areas of Wales. The choir's practice and administrative
centre is at Menai Bridge, in the very shadow of the
bridge itself, which serves as a permanent reminder
of the engineering skills of Thomas Telford, in addition
to being an essential link between Anglesey and mainland
Britain. Hogia'r
Ddwylan, too, since the choir was established 40 years
ago, have bridged communities and audiences throughout
Wales, Britain and Europe.
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