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Dancers in traditional Welsh dress with large oversized hats, in mid-performance

Reclaiming the Het Gymreig

Learn more about the traditional Welsh women's hat, a historic symbol of resistance.

Topics:

  • History
  • Heritage
  • Traditions
Welsh textile artist Llio James sitting at her hand weaving loom, smiling at the camera

Hand weaving magic

Discover the tradition of Welsh weaving with Llio James – contemporary textile artist based in Cardiff

Topics:

  • Meet
  • Made
  • South Wales
  • Traditions
Four members of a traditional Welsh brass band playing their instruments, walking along a typical Welsh valleys street

From global adventures to traditional local harmonies

Follow the inspiring global journey of Dave Griffiths, cornet player in the Lewis Merthyr Brass Band.

Topics:

  • Music
  • Meet
  • Heritage
  • Traditions
Pontypridd Male Voice Choir standing in a group.

Voices of tradition: speaking to the youngest member of a male voice choir

The inspiring story of Ryan Thomson, the youngest member of the Pontypridd Male Voice Choir.

Topics:

  • Music
  • Meet
  • South Wales
  • History
  • Heritage
  • Traditions
A group of dancers dressed in traditional outfits, dancing on a green hillside with valleys in the distance

On a mission to save tradition

Discover the inspiring story of Dawnswyr Nantgarw, the traditional Welsh folk dance group.

Topics:

  • Meet
  • History
  • Traditions
Harpist Cerys Hafana standing with her harp in front of Pontypridd Lido

Reimagining traditions

Learn more about our national instrument, the harp, and one of our most celebrated players: Cerys Hafana.

Topics:

  • Music
  • Meet
  • Traditions
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.

Topics:

  • 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.

Topics:

  • Music
  • Overview
  • Meet
  • Traditions
A stone cottage surrounded by trees and countryside.

Why Wales feels like home to me

Author Pamela Petro explains why, despite being American, she feels hiraeth for Wales.

Topics:

  • Heritage
  • Traditions
Illustrated image of a man wearing religious robes, holding a staff in one hand with a dove on it

Key facts about Wales' most famous clergyman

Learn about the extraordinary life of Dewi Sant, the son of a nun who could perform miracles.

Topics:

  • Heritage
  • Traditions
  • Myths & Legends
Woman wearing a Welsh hat and sticking her tongue out

Random Acts of Welshness - for schools

Random Acts of Welshness

Topics:

  • History
  • Heritage
  • Traditions
A band performing in St Davids shopping centre.

The best of Welsh Language Music

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

Topics:

  • Music
  • Heritage
  • Traditions

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