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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.

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  • Music
  • Meet
  • 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
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
A tray of freshly baked Welsh cakes

How to make Welsh cakes

Welsh cakes are the perfect pick-me-up, serving as a family favourite for generations. Here’s how to make them.

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  • Traditions
A Welsh oggy (pasty) served on a plate

How to make Welsh oggies

A former favourite of Welsh miners, the Welsh oggie is the ultimate on-the-go lunch. Here's how to make them.

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  • Traditions
Glamorgan sausages frying in a pan

How to make Glamorgan sausages

A sausage unlike any other, cheese-filled Glamorgan sausages are a delectable vegetarian delight. Here's how to make them.

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  • Traditions
A baking tray with slices of freshly grilled Welsh rarebit

How to make Welsh rarebit

Welsh rarebit combines Wales’ love for cheese and beer into one delectable dish. Here’s how to make it.

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  • Traditions
A tin of freshly baked bara brith

How to make bara brith

The ultimate Welsh pick-me-up is a slice of bara brith smothered in butter. Here's how to make it.

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  • Traditions
A pile of crempog (Welsh pancakes) with berries and syrup

How to make crempogau

Thick and fluffy, the crempog is Wales’ take on the humble pancake. Here’s how to make them.

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  • Traditions
Two bowls of Welsh cawl

How to make Welsh cawl

Nothing warms the cockles like a bowl of Wales’ most famous soup, cawl. Here’s how to make it.

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  • Traditions

How to make faggots and mash

Traditional faggots, doused in gravy, are meatballs done the Welsh way. Here's how to make them.

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  • Traditions

How to make teisen nionod (Welsh onion cake)

Simple and delicious, Welsh onion cake adds a Welsh flavour to any dinner. Here's how to make it.

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  • Traditions

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