Cornish Culture and Language - Gorsedh Kernow Awards 2019

Gorsedh Kernow - the Gorsedh of the Bards of Cornwall - exists to maintain the national Celtic spirit of Cornwall. The tradition of preserving Celtic history and culture through poetry, song, dance, music, art and spoken word stretches back to the story tellers – the Bards of ancient Celtic countries. The bards of Gorsedh Kernow, who have each sworn allegiance to Cornwall as a Celtic nation, help maintain the national Celtic spirit of Cornwall by studying their own Cornish history and the Cornish language and literature, art, music, dance and sport. They actively promote strong links between Cornwall, other Celtic countries and the wider diaspora, and help promote a spirit of peace and co-operation among those who love Cornwall.

From The "Celtic Language News":

The Council of Gorsedh Kernow has announced the winners of their annual Adults Awards after careful adjudication of this year’s impressive range of entries.

“Awards are being given to entries that express the Celtic spirit of Cornwall and demonstrate a deep understanding of Cornish culture,” said Grand Bard of Cornwall Elizabeth Carne, Melennek, “and as I only became Grand Bard last autumn I am really looking forward to presenting awards to all our talented winners.”

The scheme has once more drawn on a diverse range of work from Cornwall’s creative sector in Cornish language and dialect, Cornish studies and the arts including photography, performance, literature and design. Gorsedh Kernow has also welcomed nominations for members of the wider community to receive an award for their work caring for Cornwall’s unique culture and identity. 

“Gorsedh Kernow Awards are very flexible these days,” said Elizabeth Carne “and we positively welcome entries that encourage learning, understanding and promotion of our precious culture.”

See Full Article here:https://celticlanguagesnews.blogspot.com/2019/07/gorsedh-kernow-awards-2019-announced.html