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List of festivals in Wales, organised by month, including location. February. Dydd Miwsig Cymru [1] [2] March. Laugharne Weekend [3] April. Machynlleth Comedy ...
These are festivals that were once widely celebrated in Wales but are no longer so. Gŵyl Fair y Canhwyllau, or Candlemas, usually on the 2 February, literally translates as "Mary's Festival of the Candles" marks the presentation of Jesus at the Temple. It is based upon the account of the presentation of Jesus in Luke 2:22–40.
Pages in category "Festivals in Wales" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Arts festivals in Wales (2 C, 8 P) E. Eisteddfod (3 C, 34 P) Pages in category "Cultural festivals in Wales" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.
This is a list of food festivals in Wales. [1] As a criterion, established festivals should all have a devoted website to which they are linked. Some of the food festivals are alternatively entitled Show, Fayre, Fair, Fest, Feast.
However the National Eisteddfod of Wales as an organisation traces its history back to the first event held in 1861, in Aberdare. [10] [11] One of the most dramatic events in Eisteddfod history was the award of the 1917 chair to the poet Ellis Humphrey Evans, bardic name Hedd Wyn, for the poem Yr Arwr (The Hero). The winner was announced, and ...
Celtic festivals celebrate Celtic culture, which in modern times may be via dance, Celtic music, food, Celtic art, or other mediums. Ancient Celtic festivals included religious and seasonal events such as bonfires, harvest festivals, storytelling and music festivals, and dance festivals. This list includes Celtic festivals held throughout the ...
Folk festivals in Wales (1 C, 6 P) Pages in category "Music festivals in Wales" The following 36 pages are in this category, out of 36 total.