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Dyfi Light Festival 2008

Lantern

Last updated: 04 November 2008

The annual Gwyl y Golau - Dyfi Light Festival returned to the streets of Machynlleth on Saturday 1 November 2008 with more than 1,300 people taking part. This year's event was organised by Articulture and volunteers. Annie Grundy of Articulture described the festivities:

  • More about the 2007 lantern procession...


  • "As well as running the open public workshops, the organisers at Articulture worked hard to ensure that, with the support of their supporters and funders, the local schools and community groups had the opportunity to take part, to strut their stuff and to show what they can do!

    The theme of 'Perthyn', or belonging, was a winner. We loved the fact that people of all ages and groups worked together to take part in the event this year, and also loved that in response to 'what makes you feel like you 'belong' or makes you feel at home?', - there were lanterns that ranged from fish and birds and houses and clocktowers to fried eggs and toast!!.

    Articulture organisers were especially pleased that local groups such as the Machynlleth Youth Forum, U3A, Dulas and Abercegir took part and used the event as an opportunity to create something special together.

    In future years Articulture hopes that many more local community groups will take ownership of their lanterns and use the event to bring their groups together."

    Article written by Annie Grundy


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    the yorks of borth
    2007 festival of fire was awesome! thanks to all who made it possible. We are taking part in a fundraiser for borth carnival this year and gutted to be unable to attend but we are sending family and friends! For all at 2008 we wish you pob lwc ac llawer o hwyl (sorry if that's not correct - mean to say good luck and lots of fun)
    Tue Oct 28 11:17:26 2008

    Jean, Machynlleth.
    How apt for the lantern parade to be in town on saturday whilst we are all plunged into darkness !!! Good luck to them..........they work hard and put a good show on.
    Sat Oct 25 22:27:33 2008

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