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Find out about Welsh traditions, myths, legends and national symbols.

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Shwmae - and welcome to Wales!

We answer everything you ever wanted to know about the Welsh language but were afraid to ask.

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Ancient pilgrimage trails rediscovered

Discover some of the ancient historic and rediscovered pilgrimage routes.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Faith and spirituality
  • Traditions
  • Myths and legends
  • Outdoor
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Get baking and enjoy this 'cake on a plate' from Wales

Teisen Lap recipe - traditional 'wet' or 'moist' cake from Wales

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  • St David's Day
  • Traditions
  • National symbols
  • Recipe
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A traditional Swansea breakfast

Bring the coast to your kitchen with this delicious breakfast recipe.

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  • Traditions
  • National symbols
  • Food
  • Recipe
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Wales and the USA

There are many ties between Wales and America you can discover across Wales. Find out more.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Family
  • Traditions
  • National symbols
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Events and days out in January

We've picked top events in Wales to help you plan your next day out in January.

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  • Family
  • Traditions
  • Myths and legends
  • List
  • Winter
Brown hessian sack stuffed with christmas gifts and printed with the Welsh words Nadolig Llawen, hanging on a wooden mantle against a stone wall.

Traditional Welsh winter celebrations

Celebrate this Christmas in Wales and welcome in the New Year with alternative Celtic traditions!

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  • Annual holidays
  • Traditions
  • Myths and legends
  • Winter
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Epic ways to celebrate St David’s Day

The first day of March is celebrated in Wales with parties and parades. Here's how to join the fun.

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  • Annual holidays
  • St David's Day
  • Traditions
  • Myths and legends
  • National symbols
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The royal family in Wales

A celebration of the strong connections between Wales and the British royal family.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Traditions
  • Myths and legends
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Fall in love on St Dwynwen's Day

Discover the romantic legend of the Welsh patron saint of lovers, St Dwynwen.

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  • St Dwynwen's Day
  • Couples
  • Traditions
  • Myths and legends
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The magic of the coracle

The history of the coracle, a one-person boat used for centuries by fishermen in Wales and beyond.

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  • Traditions
  • National symbols
  • Outdoor
West Wales
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The best things about Tafwyl...

Music, art, family fun in the city. Here’s a few reasons why this Welsh festival is on the rise.

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  • Health and wellbeing
  • Family
  • Traditions
  • National symbols
  • Arts
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A day for romance in Wales

Discover how to celebrate the most romantic date in the Welsh calendar, St Dwynwen's Day.

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  • St Dwynwen's Day
  • AONB
  • Traditions
  • Myths and legends
  • Winter

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