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The choir returned to Mannheim, Germany, for a visit from 27-30 September 2012. We were invited by GV Teutonia 1862 to participate in their 150th anniversary.

Arriving at Llansamlet on Thursday to board the coach to Heathrow

Visit to Oppenheim on Friday morning

Helmets were required to avoid injury in the underground labyrinth

Split into 4 parties, the latter 2 enjoyed a pint whilst waiting their turn

At the end of the tour we sampled a glass of wine

St Katerine Church - we sang 'Cwm Rhondda' inside

A quick stop at the world's biggest "barrel" at Bad Dürkheimer Riesenfass

Then on to Weingut Wegner - a family-owned winery

We tasted 6 different wines and the owner told us a bit about each one

Careful there - I'm sure that chair looks a bit wobbly...

Saturday morning and a chance to see the city of Mannheim

Then back to the hotel to prepare for the evening's concert

We took to the stage to open the 2nd half of the concert

Sunday morning service - our contribution was "Benedictus"

Getting ready for a Bavarian afternoon

'The Happy Bavarians' provided the music

A Bavarian drinking tradition

The reason for the weekend

A dance demonstration by members of Teutonia 1854 Pittsburgh

As the band plays on, a Conga chain is started

And grows longer...

... and longer

Still going!!

Let's Twist Again!

Choirs unite to sing 'Ar Hyd Y Nos'

Wally makes a stand

Chairman Clive Walters demonstrates his digital strength

The chairs of all 4 choirs pictured after the competition

Jan knocks some nails into a lump of wood

All 4 choirs sing 'Klinge, Lied, lange nach'

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