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- North Wales Chronicle
BLAS Pontio performance to celebrate Bangor's 1,500th
BLAS Pontio will present Y Rali as part of Bangor's 1,500th celebrations on Saturday, July 12, starting at 1pm at the Clock Tower on Bangor High Street.
The event will begin with a public gathering before a procession to the Pontio Arts Centre, ending with a live music finale at 2pm.
Manon Gwynant, director at BLAS, said: "The BLAS cast have been in their element in creating a brand-new show together and have set out to put their unique stamp on it in every way.
"It is full of colour and pride, and is very much a celebration of what the Welsh language and Bangor mean to them today."
The performance will feature BLAS Hŷn and BLAS Bach, and will celebrate the Welsh language, Bangor's heritage, and the community.
Y Rali will include theatrical moments, 'immersive' storytelling, and public participation as it 'brings the high street to life'.
At Pontio's plaza, the celebrations will conclude with a special musical performance by Hedydd Ioan.
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The event is delivered in partnership with Menter Iaith Bangor and is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.
Mared Huws of Pontio Bangor said: "BLAS is full of talented, dedicated, and genuinely likeable young people.
"I'm incredibly proud of their creativity and the outstanding work that they produce."
Meirion Owen of Menter Iaith Bangor said: "This is a powerful opportunity to celebrate our recent history — the Welsh language and culture brought to life through passionate, memorable music that sparked real change in Bangor and across Wales."
Dr Martin Hanks, Bangor city director, said: "Y Rali is a wonderful reflection of Bangor's energy, creativity, and deep-rooted sense of community.
"As we celebrate 1,500 years of history, it's inspiring to see young people leading the way, honouring our heritage while shaping the future of our city.
"This is exactly the spirit we hoped to capture in our anniversary year."
The Y Rali street performance is a free event, open to all.
Blas is Pontio's flagship youth arts participation program, based at the Arts & Innovation Centre at Bangor University.
