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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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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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10 things not to miss on the maes

A guide to the national festival of Wales - a unique celebration of Welsh arts, language and culture.

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  • Insider guide
  • Traditions
  • National symbols
  • Arts
Slices of Welsh rarebit on a baking tray.

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.

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  • National symbols
  • Food
  • Recipe
Leek, Laverbread and Y Fenni Cheese Welshcakes next to a pack of butter.

How to make a savoury Welsh cake

A savoury twist on a classic, try our recipe for leek, laverbread and Y Fenni Cheese Welsh cakes.

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  • National symbols
  • Food
  • Recipe
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Make your own delicious Welsh cakes

Abergavenny baker Kathryn Gunter explains how to make traditional Welsh cakes from basic ingredients.

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  • National symbols
  • Food
  • Recipe
A bowl of cawl.

How to make cawl 

How to make Cawl - a traditional Welsh stew that can be made with meat or fish.

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  • National symbols
  • Food
  • Recipe
A pile of crempog (pancakes) with berries and syrup.

How to make crempogau - Welsh pancakes

Traditional Welsh crempogau are thick pancakes and traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday.

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  • Traditions
  • National symbols
  • Food
  • Recipe
Bara brith in a tin.

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.

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  • National symbols
  • Food
  • Recipe
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Poetry in motion - discover the language of Wales

Learn about the origins of the Welsh language and how it's still thriving today.

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