January 29, 2026

From Outsider to Insider: Gareth's Powwow Transformation

14 minutes

Fluent Fiction - Welsh: From Outsider to Insider: Gareth's Powwow Transformation
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Story Transcript:

Cy: Roedd yr awyr yn llawn synau taro'r drymiau a'r arogl cynnau tanau coed wrth i eira gwympo'n ysgafn ar goed pinwydd tal.
En: The sky was full of the sounds of drums beating and the scent of wood fires being lit as snow fell lightly on the tall pine trees.

Cy: Roedd y pridd wedi'i orchuddio â mantell feddal o eira, gan ychwanegu at naws hudol y diwrnod.
En: The ground was covered with a soft blanket of snow, adding to the magical atmosphere of the day.

Cy: Ar dir Pow Wow yn y gymuned frodorol, roedd pobl yn ymgynnull i ddathlu eu hanes ac arferion drwy ddawns, cân a chreadigrwydd.
En: On the Pow Wow grounds in the indigenous community, people were gathering to celebrate their history and customs through dance, song, and creativity.

Cy: Ymhlith y tyrfa, cerddodd Gareth, gyda'r awydd i ddysgu mwy am draddodiadau'r bobl hyn.
En: Among the crowd, Gareth walked with a desire to learn more about the traditions of these people.

Cy: Er ei fod yn teimlo'n ddi-le, roedd ganddo drallod i ddechrau.
En: Although he felt out of place, he was initially troubled.

Cy: Wrth iddo gnoi ymlaen â'r syniadau newydd, daeth ei ffrind, Aeron, ato.
En: As he pondered over the new ideas, his friend, Aeron, approached him.

Cy: "Dyma Rhian," meddai Aeron, yn cyflwyno merch sydd yn frwdfrydig am ei chymuned a rôl allweddol yn y dathliadau.
En: "This is Rhian," Aeron said, introducing a woman who was enthusiastic about her community and played a key role in the celebrations.

Cy: "Bore da, Gareth," meddai Rhian, gyda gwên gynnes.
En: "Good morning, Gareth," Rhian said with a warm smile.

Cy: "A wyt ti wedi ymweld â'r Powwow o'r blaen?
En: "Have you ever visited the Powwow before?"

Cy: ""Nac ydw, ond rwy'n awyddus i ddysgu," atebodd Gareth yn ddiffuant, er ei drwgdeimlad.
En: "No, but I'm eager to learn," Gareth replied sincerely, despite his unease.

Cy: Gwelodd Rhian ei gonsýrn a phenderfynodd ei arwain ar hyd y byrddau wedi'u haddurno â gwaith llaw sgleiniog a gwersylloedd yr artistiaid.
En: Rhian noticed his concern and decided to guide him along the tables adorned with shiny crafts and the artists' camps.

Cy: Roedd y diwrnod yn olynol o weithgareddau, o ddawnsio a cheginau i weithio ar grefftau.
En: The day was a succession of activities, from dancing and cooking to crafting.

Cy: Dechreuodd Gareth deimlo’n fwy agos at y dathlu wrth i Rhian rannu storïau a hanes.
En: Gareth began to feel more connected to the celebration as Rhian shared stories and history.

Cy: Dysgodd am y digwyddiau dwfn a gynhaliwyd gêl ar hyd a lied y dydd, wrth edmygu'r gwisgoedid llachar.
En: He learned about the profound events held secretly throughout the day while admiring the vibrant costumes.

Cy: Penderfynodd Gareth ymuno â gweithgaredd dawnsio'r noson gan ganfod nerth newydd y tu mewn iddo.
En: Gareth decided to join the evening dance activity, discovering new strength within himself.

Cy: Ceisiodd Rhian ei annog a chyd-argraffio ag ef wrth iddi ffurfio cylch gyda'r dawnswyr eraill.
En: Rhian tried to encourage him and was impressed with him as she formed a circle with the other dancers.

Cy: Wrth gwrs, roedd y cysylltiad yn wirioneddol â'r eiliad, pan ddechreuodd y diwn ansawdd tri-chwarter.
En: The connection was undeniably real at that moment when the three-quarter rhythm began.

Cy: Roedd y gynulleidfa yn bloeddio am resymau a'r gwerthfawrogiad.
En: The audience cheered for reasons of appreciation and respect.

Cy: Wrth i'r noson fynd rhagddi, teimlai Gareth nid yn unig fel ymwelydd ond rhan o'r gymuned.
En: As the evening progressed, Gareth felt not just like a visitor but part of the community.

Cy: Roedd newid amlwg yn ei lygaid.
En: There was a noticeable change in his eyes.

Cy: Roedd yn edrych i'r dyfodol gyda Rhian wrth ei ochr ac abwyd gwirioneddol o ddysgu mwy am eu traddodiadau.
En: He looked to the future with Rhian by his side and a genuine eagerness to learn more about their traditions.

Cy: Roedd hi'n gweld hyn, ac roedd balchder yn ffynnu arni.
En: She saw this, and pride blossomed in her.

Cy: Dyma Pip Diwedd, lle daeth Gareth i ben yn rhan o draddodiad a cherdd Rhian a'i gymuned newydd.
En: This was Pip Diwedd (End Peak), where Gareth became part of Rhian and her community's tradition and music.

Cy: Fe'u clymwyd trwy gydweithio, a ddechreuodd hi ond fel cyfarwyddiad.
En: They were bound together through collaboration, which started merely as an introduction.

Cy: Roedd y Powwow wedi gwneud ei waith fel cynnar sef cydlws i ffurfiant newydd o gyfeillgarwch a thraddodiad.
En: The Powwow had accomplished its role as an early catalyst for the new formation of friendship and tradition.

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