Per Vari Kerloc'h

Who is Per Vari Kerloc'h?

Per Vari Kerloc'h is the current Grand Druid of the Goursez Breizh. He was born at Douarnenez, in the western part of Brittany. The Grand Druid is appointed for life, whereas the Welsh and Cornish equivalents are now elected every three years. Per Vari has been a middle manager and trade union representative with La Poste. He is a native Breton speaker and a fluent speaker of Cornish. His bardic name is Morgan.

Per Vari Kerloc'h was welcomed at the Welsh National Eisteddfod in Cardiff in 2008.

An article in English published in the newspaper "Connexion" explains that after 2 years as a disciple, it is possible to become an Ovate, Bard or Druid, as in Wales. This is different from Gorseth Kernow which has one order, Bards, and a Grand Bard who is elected for just one 3 year period. Goursez Breizh has members who are Christian, Jewish or atheist. They consider anyone living in Brittany as Breton. It is hoped that a younger new leader, rooted in Breton language culture will refocus the Goursez on Breton cultural matters as was the original intent of the movement.