MUSIC
CERDD
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Editorial
For the nay-sayers and non-believers it is currently a commonly held fact amongst linguists that Welsh is currently the fastest growing minority language in the whole world. Quite a feat considering the only succesful Welsh colony in Patagonia, and I don't even think there they're too enamored by the language anymore. Being native to this fine country, what with St. David's Day approaching as well I feel somewhat obliged to impart even the smallest bit of the Welsh language to the readership. Ok, so as you may have guessed, cerdd, or in its proper proper permutation cerddorieath, is Welsh for music. As translated a few issues back, swn is the Welsh equivalent of noise. So there you have it, two quite simple, yet completely usesless cultural exchanges. On a far more useful level, bore da is Welsh for good day, and a rather good mediator to someone who may only be fluent in Welsh. It's surprising just how many villages in the Valleys still rely on Welsh as a primary language. Dydd Gwyl Dewi all! Jon Berry
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