Culture and sport

A rich cultural and sporting heritage provides a foundation for national identity, and draws lines that connect our past to the present and guides us to the future.

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The stories behind creating inspirational, inclusive art installations

Find out how a Cardiff-based collective is leading the way in creating dynamic street art.

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Music and performance

Music and performance in Wales

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The strings of our nation's heart

Celebrating the Welsh harp, our national instrument

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Celtic connections: the story of folk music in Wales

The musical connections between the Celtic nations run deep. Charles Williams explores the history of Welsh folk music and its modern expressions.

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Ocean Colour Scene concert at Caerphilly Castle.

Putting on a show

There’s nothing we like better in Wales than a live performance. Discover more about Welsh festivals and events.

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The best of Welsh Language Music

Celebrate Welsh language music with us on Dydd Miwsig Cymru - Welsh Language Music Day.

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Opera done the Welsh way

Learn more about the company that brought opera to the Land of Song

Art and literature

Art and literature in Wales

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Welsh literary greats

Discover some of Wales' great poets, playwrights and authors, past and present.

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Discover Wales' national museums

Uncover centuries of heritage and culture at Wales' national museums, dotted across the country.

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The Hay Festival – celebrating culture across the world

Find out how the Hay Festival began and has since inspired cultural events across the world.

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Ten killer crime novels set in Wales

Award winning author Clare Mackintosh shares her top ten crime novels set in Wales

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Marvellous Welsh movies

These seven fantastic Welsh films provide a window into our culture, humour and heritage.

Sport

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Wrexham AFC’s rise to stardom

Wrexham goes Hollywood: the story of Wrexham AFC’s rise to stardom - and back into League One

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Why rugby unites our nation

Journalist Carolyn Hitt explores how Welsh rugby is linked to Welsh identity and values.

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Exploring the country on two wheels

Blessed with a challenging natural landscape, Wales boasts top-class trails and bike parks galore.

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How Wales made me the most successful female sailor in Olympic history

Olympic gold medallist Hannah Mills talks about her early sailing experiences in Wales.

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Sporting success brings us together

Learn about Wales' sporting success and discover what makes Welsh sport so special to endurance athlete and broadcaster Lowri Morgan.

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The power and the glory

Welsh athlete Funmi Oduwaiye talks about her sporting career, taking up para-athletics in 2022, and targeting gold in the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

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The soft power of sport

Laura McAllister looks at the Welsh sportspeople flying the dragon flag on a global stage.

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From gentry games to Glamorgan glories: The story of cricket in Wales

Discover cricket's rich history at Sophia Gardens