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

Bara Brith is a rich fruit loaf made with tea. Here's our recipe for making this favourite Welsh tea-time treat.

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

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

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

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

Dating from the 18th century this Welsh dish is a kind of ‘posh cheese on toast’ with a Welsh twist.

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

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

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

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

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