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Young people from Wales shared a message of peace and goodwill with the world this week as Urdd Gobaith Cymru launched its 2026 Peace and Goodwill Message in Barcelona. 🌍💚 ow.ly/zVjJ50Z32AG #Wales #Cymru #Urdd

A festival born around a kitchen table in rural Wales now sparks conversations across the world 📖 @hayfestival starts today in Hay-on-Wye and runs until 31 May, bringing together writers, thinkers, artists and audiences from across the globe. ow.ly/LVc950Z2x9X #Cymru

Mae Neges Heddwch ac Ewyllys Da yr Urdd 2026 yn FYW 🕊️ Mae heddwch yn siarad pob iaith. Gwyliwch a rhannwch 🌍 The 2026 Urdd Peace & Goodwill Message is LIVE 🕊️ Peace speaks every language. Watch and share 🌍 #Heddwch2026

The Mabinogion brings together eleven enduring Welsh stories, passed through generations before being written into medieval manuscripts. Among the earliest prose in Britain, these tales of dragons, giants and Rhiannon still shape Wales today. wales.com/about/history-… #Cymru

Welsh rarebit brings together Wales’ love of cheese and beer in one delicious dish. A rich, savoury topping made with ingredients like cheese, mustard and Worcestershire sauce, served hot on toasted bread. How to make Welsh rarebit - wales.com/visit/food-and… #Wales #Cymru

Welsh corgis were once known only in West Wales. Bred by farmers for their intelligence and cattle herding skill, their low build kept them safe from kicks. Recognised as distinct breeds in 1934, their story now reaches worldwide. ow.ly/fesM50YUU6w 📸 Gever

Welsh cheese pudding is a rich baked dish made with bread, cheese, milk, cream and eggs. It has been described as the “final development” of cheese on toast and began as a way to use stale bread. How to make👇 ow.ly/s5ZW50YUT8r #Wales #Cymru #WelshFood

Welsh history lives in the objects people have made and passed on. From the Red Book of Hergest to a 1573 map showing Wales as a nation, these stories carry identity, language and ideas across time. This is Wales. ow.ly/9AlO50YRyf3 #Cymru #Wales

The Mari Lwyd moves through Wales in midwinter, a horse skull dressed in ribbons, carried door to door with song and rhyme. First recorded in 1800, at each stop, pwnco verses are exchanged. Welcoming her inside is said to bring good luck. ow.ly/eVkr50YQUpq

Bara brith is a much loved Welsh fruit loaf made with tea and dried fruit. A slice spread with butter has long been a favourite and a familiar sight in cafés and coffee shops across Wales. How to make bara brith - wales.com/visit/food-and… #Wales #Cymru #WelshFood #BaraBrith

Wales protects what matters. Nearly a quarter of our land is protected across three national parks and five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, valued for their ecological and geographical importance. This is Wales. 📲 ow.ly/sOYT50YJnNz #Cymru #Wales

Richard Burton was born Richard Walter Jenkins in 1925. One of 13 children, his teacher Philip Burton recognised his talent, became his guardian, and gave him his name. ow.ly/pmlW50YILvG #Cymru #Wales

Wales reveals something rare after dark. Three protected International Dark Sky Places, including two of only 23 reserves worldwide. From Bannau Brycheiniog to Eryri and Elan Valley, some of the darkest skies in Britain still shine with stars. ✨ ow.ly/XNac50YEOwk

A valleys girl. A world champion. Lauren Price (@LLPrice94) returned to Cardiff to a hero’s welcome – and she delivered on the biggest stage. Ymlaen. Celebrating the drive, resilience, and ambition of Wales’ sporting women.

Crempogau are a Welsh classic. Thick, fluffy pancakes made with flour, eggs, milk and butter, cooked on a griddle or bakestone. They are closely linked with Shrove Tuesday, when pancakes were made to use up ingredients before Lent. 🥞 ow.ly/Hncm50YEOtr #Cymru #Wales

‘To move to New York at 18 was such a huge opportunity that I thought wasn’t even possible for me.’ Today’s #Perthyn story comes from Harrison Tipping, a Wrexham-born actor now performing on stage and screen in New York. ow.ly/9zbP50YBEFf #Cymru #Wales

How St David’s Day was celebrated around the world in 2026. On 8 March, Pebble Bar in Manhattan hosted Welsh food, music and flavour, led by Katherine Jenkins OBE and Matt Charles. Celebrations also took place in Berlin, Hong Kong, Philadelphia and Osaka. wales.com/news/united-st…

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🐉 St David’s Day 2026 – One Nation Cup We’re proud to have delivered the One Nation Cup – Wales United Through Football as part of this year’s #StDavidsDay celebrations ❤️ Bringing together teams from the following countries within the Welsh communities such as Wales, England, France, Bangladesh, Somaliland, Pakistan, Libya and Yemen. This was more than a tournament — it was a celebration of identity, unity and belonging in modern Wales. 🎥 We’ve created a short video capturing the energy of the day — here are some highlights: ⚽ Community teams competing under one Welsh identity 🍽️ A vibrant culture zone celebrating food and heritage 🎤 Youth voices sharing what Wales means to them 📸 “This Is What Wales Looks Like” youth exhibition 🗣️ Bilingual delivery promoting the Welsh language This is what Wales looks like today — diverse, proud and united. Croeso cynnes i bawb ❤️ @Walesdotcom @cymraeg @VisitWalesBiz #StDavidsDay #DyddGwylDewi #RandomActsofWelshness #PethauBychain

New music finds its voice in Wales. Green Man Rising returns for its 17th year, giving emerging UK artists a chance to step onto a major festival stage. The winner will open Green Man Festival in August. Read more ow.ly/5Q4n50YyupY #Cymru #Wales #GreenMan

Founded in 1902, the London Welsh Male Voice Choir has carried Welsh song into the heart of London for over a century. Today, around 100 members meet weekly, keeping tradition alive through friendship, performance and evolving sound. ow.ly/P9Or50YwavK #ThisIsWales @LWMVC