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Gŵyl Dewi 2021 Wales celebrates

Are you ready to celebrate St David’s Day with us?

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  • Traditions
Lisa Jen sitting on a wall in Snowdonia.

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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  • Music
  • Arts
  • Traditions
A Mari Lwyd and dancers.

The midwinter majesty of the Mari Lwyd

Jude Rogers uncovers the origins of one of Wales' most eerie midwinter traditions, the Mari Lwyd.

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  • Winter
  • Traditions
interior of church with highly decorative walls.

Christmas and New Year Traditions

When Welsh people wish you 'Nadolig Llawen', they’re not just thinking about ordinary festivities. They're thinking about horses’ skulls, 3am hymn-singing, odd apples, mountain races and seaside swims too. Jude Rogers dips into the deep Welsh midwinter traditions

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  • Heritage
  • Traditions
  • Myths & Legends
Daffodils and Campanile in spring, Portmeirion, Llyn Peninsula

National emblems of Wales

Discover more about the national symbols of Wales, including the dragon, a vegetable, a spoon, and a ball.

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  • Traditions
  • National Symbols
  • Myths & Legends
night shot of giant red dragon sculpture with people stood looking

A year in Wales

There's a full calendar of celebrated dates in Wales throughout the year, including culture, music and sport.

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  • Information
  • Festivals
  • Heritage
  • Traditions
brightly coloured buildings of Portmerion, Gwynedd, designed and built in the style of an Italian village

A past to cherish

Learn about Wales' fascinating history and discover a country full of rich culture, heritage and tradition.

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  • Overview
  • History
  • Heritage
  • Traditions
  • Identity

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