IN PICTURES: Yemeni Festival returned to Newport for 2025
Their wide-ranging set included songs such as Rachie, Hallelujah, and the Welsh National Anthem.
The festival, organised by Reggie Al-Haddi and Newport councillor Debbie Jenkins, is aimed at promoting the Yemeni community's participation and acceptance of Welsh culture.
It is a celebration of Yemeni music, dance, and costume, with activities for children, and demonstrations by St John's Ambulance and Gwent Police.
The event concluded with a colourful parade of children in traditional Yemeni dress.
Newport East MP Jessica Morden attended the festival and posted on social media: "A glorious afternoon at the Welsh Yemeni Festival today with Jayne and others.
"Huge congratulations to Pill councillor Deb Jenkins, and Reggie, chair of the Newport Yemeni Community Association and everyone else involved for your hard work in pulling this year's event together - it's seems to grow every year!"
After the festival, the choir returned to the rugby club to entertain members with more songs.
Check out the gallery above of images from the event, captured by South Wales Argus Camera Club member John Hamblen.
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