Epic ways to celebrate St David’s Day
Celebrate St David’s Day on 1 March with parades, parties, and plenty of Welsh pride – here’s how to get involved.
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Five facts about Saint David
Discover the answers to five frequently asked questions about St David, the patron saint of Wales.
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Test your knowledge of Wales with our quiz
Take a break and test how much you know about St David's Day and Wales with our quick quiz.
Wonderful Welsh cakes
Bakeries, coffee shops and markets are cooking up amazing Welsh cakes - which will you try first?
Exploring Britain's smallest city
Discover things to see and do in the city of St Davids, Pembrokeshire.
Welsh: The living language of Wales
Learn about the origins of the Welsh language and how it's still thriving today.
Get creative with hands-on heritage crafts
Have a go at some traditional Welsh crafts. Make your own Welsh lovespoon, spin wool, or carve slate.
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Discover the myths and legends of Cymru
Here’s our guide to where to discover the best myths and legends in Wales.
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Celebrate with Welsh food and recipes
What food is Cymru known for?
Learn about the best Welsh foods and discover a traditional selection of savoury and sweet delights.
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Bara brith: our traditional Welsh recipe
Bara Brith is a rich fruit loaf made with tea. Here's our recipe for making this favourite Welsh tea-time treat.
Make your own delicious Welsh cakes
Abergavenny baker Kathryn Gunter explains how to make traditional Welsh cakes from basic ingredients.
How to make cawl
How to make Cawl - a traditional Welsh stew that can be made with meat or fish.
Enjoy making a Welsh rarebit
Dating from the 18th century this Welsh dish is a kind of ‘posh cheese on toast’ with a Welsh twist.
Discover more about Welsh culture and traditions on Wales.com
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Random Acts of Welshness
Celebrate St David's Day by doing and sharing Random Acts of Welshness
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National symbols of Wales
What do dragons, wooden spoons and leeks all have in common? They're all symbols of modern Wales.
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Why is there a dragon on the Welsh flag?
It’s a familiar sight everywhere in Wales, but what’s the story of the Welsh dragon?
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Welsh national dress
Tall black hats, bedgowns and woollen shawls: the quintessential outfit of Wales, but where did the eye-catching ensemble originate and how was it popularised?
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Wales’ national anthem
Land of my fathers: Wales’ national anthem. Evoking passion and pride - find out more about the Welsh national anthem.
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