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National symbols

Your guide to visiting places featuring some of the iconic Welsh symbols which represent our history and culture, including language, emblems and traditional recipes.

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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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Three red kites flying in the air

Up close with the red kites in Wales

Jude Rogers takes her family to Gigrin Farm in Rhayader to view their incredible red kites up close.

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  • Guided tours
  • National symbols
  • Rural
  • Outdoor
Powys
Daffodils in foreground with a blurred out building in the background.

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
A group of people racing in coracles in West Wales.

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
band on stage and people watching.

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
Cardiff
Performers in the street at Laugharne.

The Laugharne Weekend

The Laugharne Weekend - a wilfully different arts event celebrating the work of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas

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  • National symbols
  • Urban
  • Arts
Carmarthenshire
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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
row of Welsh cakes.

What food is Wales known for?

Learn about the best Welsh foods and discover a traditional selection of savoury and sweet delights.

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  • National symbols
  • Food
  • Drink
  • Self catering
External shot of an old stone farmhouse.

Hedd Wyn: the soldier poet of Eryri (Snowdonia)

The poet Hedd Wyn died at Pilckem Ridge, but leaves a remarkable legacy more than a 100 years on.

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  • Historic places
  • National symbols
  • Eryri National Park
  • Indoor
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
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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  • Traditions
  • 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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  • Traditions
  • National symbols
  • Food
  • Recipe
A row of welsh cakes lying on a slate grey surface.

Make your own delicious Welsh cakes

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

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  • Traditions
  • 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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  • Traditions
  • National symbols
  • Food
  • Recipe

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