Little pockets of Welshness
From Cambodia to Argentina, Welsh communities and culture can be found in places you'd never expect.
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Crossing the Atlantic: the links between America and Wales
The Welsh were among the first to settle in the USA and Canada in the late seventeenth century, and the links between Wales and North America are still strong.
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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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Close connections across the water
Learn about the ties that bind us - the shared history between Wales and France.
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Over the sea: links between Wales and Ireland
Discover the links between these Celtic cousins. Cymru and Éireann - Wales and Ireland.
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A partnership of business, culture and beer
Discover the connections between Wales and Germany, from business links to cultural partnerships.
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Ice cream, rugby, and a night at the opera
Although you’ll see Wales and Italy regularly facing off on the rugby pitch, the relationship between the two countries goes back a few hundred years.
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The cultural links between Wales and Japan
There are strong links between Wales and Japan, from arts and culture to sport and business
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Patagonia: a small slice of Wales in South America
The incredible tale of why 150 people set up a remote Welsh settlement in South America.
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Discover your historical Cymru connections
Always had an affection for dragons or a love for all things Cymru? You could be a bit Welsh.
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