Discover Wales: Music, Stories & Tradition (St. David’s Day Celebration)

Curious about Wales—or simply looking for a warm, welcoming cultural afternoon?

Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 2:30–4:30 PM (doors open at 2:00 PM)

Ballard First Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA

2006 NW 65th St, Seattle, WA 98117

Join us in celebrating St. David’s Day, Wales’s national day, with music, stories, shared tea, and community. This event is designed for both longtime lovers of Welsh culture and those discovering it for the first time.

The celebration features vocalist Paul Kawabori, a Washington native, accompanied by local pianist Steven Luksan—both performers with Seattle Opera and the North American Welsh Choir—along with community participation in the Welsh tradition of a noson lawen: an informal, joyful sharing of music, song, poetry, stories, humor, and a bit of friendly fun, including a lighthearted Welsh-themed limerick contest.

In Welsh culture, gatherings like this are about welcome, not performance. You’re free to sing along, listen quietly, laugh, or simply enjoy the afternoon—however you choose to be present is enough.

A te bach (little tea) will be served, featuring light refreshments and a sampling of Welsh fare, with time to mingle and relax before the noson lawen begins.

This celebration is hosted by the Puget Sound Welsh Association (www.PugetSoundWelsh.org), a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing Welsh culture and traditions in the Pacific Northwest.

Suggested donation: $10 per adult. Every contribution is appreciated and helps PSWA continue celebrating Welsh culture with events like this.

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