The Icelandic Canadian - 01.09.1977, Blaðsíða 38

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THE ICELANDIC CANADIAN
AUTUMN 1977
The group returned to Winnipeg,
some by plane and some by bus, and
sang their first concert in Manitoba at
Lundar, on July 28th, in the Commun-
ity Hall. The large audience showed its
enjoyment and pleasure by its hearty
applause. The usual Lundar hospitality
was much appreciated by all present.
It was a happy occasion.
On Saturday, July 30th, the group set
off for Gimli to take part in the Is-
lendingsdags Celebrations. Enroute,
they visited Selkirk Betel Home. Their
singing was very much appreciated by
the residents.
The Women’s Choir clad, as was
their custom on this concert tour, in
costume (upphlutur) added a distinct
Icelandic flair to the Gimli Festival.
They appeared twice on the formal pro-
gram, Monday afternoon; they sang at
the Ecumenical Service Sunday eve-
ning; they entertained the residents at
Betel, and sang in the Park. They were
very well received each time. Before re-
turning to Winnipeg the group went by
bus to Hecla Island and sang in the
church there.
The Parish Hall of the First Lutheran
Church in Winnipeg was filled to
capacity the evening of August 3rd,
when the Women’s Choir presented the
final concert of the tour. The audience
was very receptive to the singers and the
resounding applause was spontaneous
and sincere. The chairman of the Fes-
tival Committee presented each choir
member with a memento of the visit
to Gimli. The social hour following the
concert was a happy one which pro-
vided an opportunity of fraternizing
with the guests.
We, Western Icelanders, thank the
Women’s Choir for its visit, for singing
for us, and for many pleasant memories.
May the group continue giving pleasure
and enjoyment wherever they perform
in the future.
Dr. T. A. Norquay O.D., D.CJ.S. ' DR. G. KRISTJANSSDN
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