Noson lawen

Noson Lawen
Noson Ddifyr
a 'Noson Lawen' concert at Lleweni Uchaf, Bodfari, held before the last tenants left, showing Bodfari women's choir singing. (photographer: Geoff Charles)
MediumDance
Originating cultureWelsh
A Noson Lawen held at Bangor University in 1969

Noson lawen (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈnɔsɔn ˈlauɛn]; literally 'merry or joyful night') (also known as Noson Ddifyr in the Nantgarw dance tradition[1]) is a Welsh term for a party with music, similar to a cèilidh.

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References

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  1. ^ Thomas, Ceinwen. "Easter Course Address (English) Inaugral Address of the Easter Course by Dr Ceinwen Thomas". Welsh Folk Dance Society. Retrieved 14 August 2025.

Further reading

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  • R. W. Jones, Bywyd Cymdeithasol Cymru yn y Ddeunawfed Ganrif (London, 1931), p. 86.