Merthyr Tydfil Global Village - Pentref Byd-Eang Merthyr Tudful Celebrating the Diversity of Merthyr Tydfil – Dathlu Amrywiaeth Merthyr Tudful Charity Registration No. 1136982 Merthyr Tydfil Global Village Report 2014 Background and overview The Merthyr Tydfil Global Village Festival was established in 2005 to celebrate the cultural diversity and heritage of Merthyr Tydfil. Initial discussion took place within the Multi Agency Diversity Forum (MADF) – a partnership of local statutory and voluntary organisations that meet to address issues of diversity and hate crime. Global Village is in its very essence about participation: a coming together of the various groups of people that live in the borough to celebrate diversity and difference. The festival uses music, dance, art, voice and performance in an inclusive and celebratory context. The array of activity means that there is something for everybody; people can develop their creative side and widen their cultural horizons. In the two weeks leading up to the festival workshops are held in various locations throughout the borough. This year, the 10th Global Village event, took place once again in the tremendous setting of Cyfarthfa Park under various marquees shaped to form a ‘village’. The day was deemed to be a great success with a constant flow of people throughout the day at both the performances and workshops held on the day. Despite the poor weather 2,000 people took part. It was especially good to see the cross section of age-groups taking part in both performances and workshop activity, from art and craft to dance, music and song. Attendance Attendance was in the region of 2,000 people. In addition, 362 people attended preevent, workshops in REDHOUSE, Old Town Hall and in dance workshops in schools 1 Merthyr Tydfil Global Village - Pentref Byd-Eang Merthyr Tudful and at Gwaunfarren, Goitre, St Aloysious and Santes Tudful Primary Schools, plus sessions in Theatre Soar and VAMT (Voluntary Action Centre) together with a televised Big Dance performance with all participants wearing Global Village t-shirts at Dowlais Engine House Evaluation Each year we ask people who attend the festival to fill in an evaluation leaf with the opportunity of winning a prize hamper (adult & child hampers). Our winners this year are: Children’s Hamper Lily Mai Griffiths Megan Charlotte Dworak Fair Trade Hamper Richard Reast Diana Carvallio 2 Merthyr Tydfil Global Village - Pentref Byd-Eang Merthyr Tudful Overview of the day The festival day saw the ‘village’ come to life. The performance marquee which also houses the information stands and the information stalls outside the main marquee, all slowly became full of life. The main event not only featured dance, music and visual art from across the globe but included food vendors and stalls from many groups with a community and diversity agenda. Participating organisations included: South Wales Police, BAWSO, Safer Merthyr Tydfil, Show Racism the Red Card, Merthyr Runnng Club, Caffi Cwtch, Merthyr Valleys Homes, Fair Trade Steering Group, PCVA/Focal Point, MTHA & People Matters, Menter Iath, Bridges into work, Transition into Employment & The Information Shop, CTHC, Royal Volunteering Service 3 Merthyr Tydfil Global Village - Pentref Byd-Eang Merthyr Tudful FEEDBACK The table below shows some of the feedback we received this year: (surnames have been removed Teresa Merthyr It’s very good to see different nationalities together Susan Hirwaun Diana Merthyr Becky Brenda Gwyn Malcolm Gillian Joe Joan Hannah Mitch Rhidian Julie Tammy Terry Milena Bill Estelle Merthyr Taff Vale Powys Swansea Merthyr Brecon Merthyr Merthyr Merthyr Merthyr Berkshire Merthyr Swansea Cardiff Merthyr Merthyr Very enjoyable, good variety of stalls, food etc. I had no idea there were so Many different cultures in Merthyr despite living so close. The fact it’s open to all the community and different people who live in Merthyr and especially the fact that Portuguese people are involved Cheerful event despite the gloomy weather A delightful mixture of song, & dance from all different cultures The food and music was awesome Lots of smiley faces & diverse people from different parts of the world Colourful banners in the main tent, variety of music on stage Friendly, relaxed community involved Enjoyed all aspects, stage performances & stalls The different cultures & food stalls Fantastic Day Very interesting The musical events & lovely atmosphere Cultures from all over the world performing Very efficient production team for performers I really liked African Music & Polish Singer The variety of things to experience and enjoy Stage Entertainment worthy of BGT 4 Merthyr Tydfil Global Village - Pentref Byd-Eang Merthyr Tudful Sylvia Maya Micco Kianna Michael Lara Ioan Gwen Ursula Cardiff Merthyr Merthyr Merthyr Merthyr Gurnos Merthyr Abercanid Merthyr I really liked African Music Nice Music, Lots of information, Fun for kids I liked the singing it was good Everything - I really enjoyed today Today I enjoyed the big dance & having the chance to take part I enjoyed everything my favourite was the kids dancing I liked the dancing I liked the silk painting Being part of multicultural event with brilliant performances. Well done for 10 years. Workshops prior to the event Approximately 320 children were involved in the workshops prior to the event. On the 11th March 2014 two primary schools in the Northern cluster of Merthyr Tydfil began learning a dance choreographed by Scottish Ballet. The dance was inspired by a selection of culturally diverse dance styles. The dance sessions were led by Cêt Hâf and supported by Jên Angharad, both bilingual dancers. Three additional schools engaged in learning the dance, culminating in 400 children taking part in the dance workshops in the lead up to the Global Village festival. Following a performance in the Engine house in Dowlais, 35 children – an appropriate number for the size performance space, opted to perform during the Global Village Festival. Their energy and enthusiasm proved a fitting opener for the festival! 5 Merthyr Tydfil Global Village - Pentref Byd-Eang Merthyr Tudful The Silk Paintng pre-event workshops had12 people attend over 2 sessions 6 Merthyr Tydfil Global Village - Pentref Byd-Eang Merthyr Tudful Feedback from our Performance Workshop Facilitators There were 24 performances at the festival this year. Feedback was received either directly from the performers themselves or their representatives. Because I believe in sharing as an artist, and the only place I can share my artistic experience is through performance which global village provide the place to share and to learn from different cultural experience, this is important with its own value global village festival makes me fill so proud to participate every year. (Sam Mbogo) As is the nature of festivals, the weather is unpredictable and… the rain came down before and during the event! This is something that can keep people away, but that said, the atmosphere was cosy, warm and a variety of performances shared. Some of the POSSIB participants and their parents were noticeably mesmerised by some of the performances, this may suggest that they were engaged in performance that they had maybe never have seen before… this in itself, makes the festival a worthwhile and valuable event for the residents of Merthyr Tydfil. It also has value in that it programmes performances by and for a diverse local community. Well done… llongyfarchiadau… to all involved in the organising! (Nigel Mason) To share Portuguese culture and have some fun! I’m so happy that Jamie accepted my invitation to share the stage for a while, none of this would be possible if it wasn’t for the (Focal Point) event in Soar. Thank you for opening the door! (Pedro Carvalho) We love Global Village, the local feel, the variety of performances and the interaction with visitors. We really believe in Globalisation of Bharatanatyam & sharing it with people of Wales. Integration does a very good job for cultural & diversity awareness. Raise profile of the Welsh language/culture To bring beat-boxing to the world To support a local event that celebrates diversity Playing at Global Village is one of the highlights of our year. We’ve been doing it now for approx. 4 years and look forward to it. (Captain Cat and the Sailors) 7 Merthyr Tydfil Global Village - Pentref Byd-Eang Merthyr Tudful Performances The acts taking part at the Global Festival included: Thai Association Captain Cat and the Sailors Nigel Mason - Didgeridoo Man India Dance Wales Ballet Nimba Elin Y Delyn Sam Mbogo Domestic Violins Malcolm Edwards - Native Canadian Hoop Dance Merthyr Aloud Possib Dance Group Taiko Mynydd Du Ysgol Rhydywaun Harpist Katie Preece Flamenco Gales Kinetics Tempo Olga Merezhuk Pedro Carvalho Sylwia Dziewulska Ivanho Jamie Bevan Elin Y Delyn Creative Dance Group Nigel Mason Captain Cat & the Sailors There was plenty of opportunity to get involved 8 Merthyr Tydfil Global Village - Pentref Byd-Eang Merthyr Tudful Some feedback from the performer’s evaluations forms is included below: The Native Canadian hoop dance celebrates the world’s diversity. I’m always happy to take part in events that Global village run as they create community through providing a stage for Merthyr Tydfil and Wales’ citizens to show off their colours. Diolch yn fawr iawn for the invite to take part, it really does mean a lot. Really enjoy the event and can see the benefits to the community spirit that exists in Merthyr. Lots of people leaving the event smiling and with a renewed faith in humanity (no understatement). Diolch/muito obrigado/dziekuje We would like to congratulate all involved in organising and working hard to make Global Village a success with so many nationalities participating. The day was successful except the weather. I think you’re doing everything right and if you’ll continue doing just that the event will keep improving every year. Playing at Global Village is one of the highlights of our year. We’ve been doing it now for approx. 4 years and look forward to it. Global Village is a great event that connects people. I thoroughly enjoy every global village, but especially enjoyed this year as I got to perform. I was thrilled to be a part of it and loved seeing so much talent in one place on one day, all in MERTHYR TYDFIL! Wooohoooo! As is the nature of festivals, the weather is unpredictable and… the rain came down before and during the event! This is something that can keep people away, but that said, the atmosphere was cosy, warm and a variety of performances shared. Some of the POSSIB participants and their parents were noticeably mesmerised by some of the performances, this may 9 Merthyr Tydfil Global Village - Pentref Byd-Eang Merthyr Tudful suggest that they were engaged in performance that they had maybe never have seen before… this in itself, makes the festival a worthwhile and valuable event for the residents of Merthyr Tydfil. It also has value in that it programmes performances by and for a diverse local community. Well done… llongyfarchiadau… to all involved in the organising! Craft & Participation Tent Thai Cultural Association VAMT Silk Painting 10 Merthyr Tydfil Global Village - Pentref Byd-Eang Merthyr Tudful Exhibitors - Well over 30 organisations were involved in the event MAIN MARQUEE Merthyr Tydfil College PCVA/Focal Point MTHA & People Matters Tak Jones 11 Merthyr Tydfil Global Village - Pentref Byd-Eang Merthyr Tudful Menter Iath Welsh For Adults Beverly Robbins Welsh Book Shop Mudiad Meithrin Bridges into work Transition into Employment & The Information Shop Cwm Taf Community Health Council Royal Volunteering Service South Wales Police South Wales Police BAWSO Safer Merthyr Tydfil Show Racism the Red Card Merthyr Runnng Club Caffi Cwtch MVH Fair Trade Steering Group We asked exhibitors, food vendors and crafters what they thought of the event and whether the event had met their expectations; this is what a few of them told us: 12 Merthyr Tydfil Global Village - Pentref Byd-Eang Merthyr Tudful FEEDBACK Cwm Taff Community Health Council: We were able to engage with public and obtain their views and experiences of the NHS services in the Cwm Taff area. We were able to raise awareness of the work of the CHC amongst those that visited our stand. Sports Development: We got the children interested in attending clubs & classes in Merthyr MAGNET: It is always good to promote at different events as there is an opportunity to talk to various people Merthyr Valleys Homes: Good engagement opportunity and networking Beverly Robbins: Sold EVERYTHING on my own stand & 100% of proceeds to charity. This year I had donated items bought to me first because people know I am at the Global Village each year. I raised £270.00 despite the weather. Many thanks to Karen & the team. We are drawing in more & more people to our stand each year. 13 Merthyr Tydfil Global Village - Pentref Byd-Eang Merthyr Tudful Main Field Exhibitors Polly Powell AirbrushTatoo Wax Hands Your Pets Warehouse Safer Merthyr Tydfil Football Association Sport Station St Johns Ambulance 14
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