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Learn more about the country of Wales which is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain.

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An Elvis tribute act

Cymru’s salute to The King of Rock and Roll

How exactly did a town in South Wales become home to one of Europe's largest Elvis festivals? It all started with a 'crazy' idea.

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  • Overview
  • South Wales
A chilled storage unit full of wheels of Welsh cheese

Working together on travel, trade and teaching

Explore the educational, economic and cultural connections between Wales and the Netherlands

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  • Overview
  • History
  • Heritage
Freshly picked seaweed sitting on a rock on the beach

A taste of the sea: our soft spot for seaweed

For generations, people in Wales have been enjoying eating seaweed. Here's why.

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  • Overview
  • Traditions
A group of people playing instruments

The musical bridge between Tongwynlais and Tokyo

Find out how a brass band player in Wales is connecting Tongwynlais and Tokyo through music.

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  • Overview
  • Meet
  • Traditions
A picture of Caernarfon Castle, showing the inside lawn within the castle and the sea in the backdrop

How Wales inspired Studio Ghibli

Discover how some of Studio Ghibli's most famous films were inspired by Wales

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  • Overview
  • History
  • Heritage
Glamorgan County Cricket Club

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

Discover cricket's rich history at Sophia Gardens

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  • Overview
  • South Wales
  • Heritage

The state of play for Welsh gaming

New studios, skills courses and funding avenues are helping to push Wales' gaming industry to the next level.

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  • Creative Industries
A person looking out over the valley.

How Welsh stories have inspired the world

Welsh traditions and figures continue to influence popular culture in a number of surprising ways.

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buildings and reflection into water.

Caerdydd's coming of age

Cardiff may be one of Europe's youngest capital cities, but it has a long, colourful history.

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  • Overview
  • South Wales
  • Towns & Cities
A person on their knees in the grass in a dimly lit, spooky wood at night

Marvellous Welsh movies

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

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  • Overview
  • Film & TV
  • Heritage
A crowd of people and a Welsh flag.

The soft power of sport

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

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  • Overview
  • Meet
  • Ideas
  • The Big Story
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The collective memory of our nation

Learn about the many pros(e) of a visit to the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth.

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