🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Happy St. David's Day! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Today, I'd like to mark the rich culture of Wales as we honour St. David's Day, a day that holds a special place in the hearts of the Welsh people. This day pays homage to the patron saint of Wales, St. David, whose legacy is woven into the very fabric of Welsh identity.

🌼 Daffodils and Leeks: The national emblems, the daffodil and the leek, take center stage in today's celebrations. The bright yellow daffodils bloom as a symbol of renewal and the coming of spring, while the humble leek, worn traditionally by the Welsh, is a nod to the vegetable St. David is said to have recommended to his soldiers in battle.

🎶 Eisteddfodau and Song: St. David's Day is also a time when the Welsh showcase their artistic talents. Eisteddfodau, cultural festivals, bring communities together to celebrate literature, music, and performance. The Welsh are known for their beautiful hymns and stirring choral music that resonate through the hills and valleys of this picturesque land.

🏰 Heritage and History: Wales boasts a rich history that stretches back centuries. From its ancient castles, standing proudly against the test of time, to the poetic verses of legendary bards, every corner of Wales echoes with tales of valour and tradition. St. David's Day allows us to reflect on this heritage and appreciate the resilience and strength of the Welsh people.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Community Spirit: Today is not just a celebration of the past; it's a celebration of the present and the future. St. David's Day encourages a sense of community and unity among the Welsh, fostering a spirit of togetherness that transcends borders.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! (Happy St. David's Day!) I join hands, whether in Wales or across the globe, to honour this day and cherish the Welsh spirit that continues to thrive. May the red dragon fly high, and the sounds of Wales be heard far and wide. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Ah I struggle so much watching and listening to myself on camera but Mhara was so sweet and really put me at ease despite how nervous I get 😅 Welsh Monsters and Mythical Beasts is due to be published this summer! I’m so excited it’s unreal! - https://youtu.be/QYCP2-7zG3c - #welshmonsters #welshmonstersandmythicalbeasts #welshmonstersartbook #welshmonstersbook #welshfolklore #welshculture #welshmythology https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd61LHzqDPh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Welsh Cake Recipe

Discover the joy of Welsh cakes, a traditional treat from Wales. These delightful griddle cakes are perfect for teatime or any occasion!

Cook Time: Approximately 20 minutes Ingredients: 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 🥄 1/4 cup granulated sugar 🥚 1 large egg 🍼 2 tablespoons milk 🍚 2 cups all-purpose flour 🥄 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 🧂 Pinch of salt 🍇 A handful of currants or raisins 🧂 Granulated sugar, for sprinkling

Recipe: 

Welsh costume (worn by a member of the Royal Welsh Ladies Choir)

Date : 1930s-1950s.

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus!! #StDavidsDay #Welshpatronst #wales #welshculture #feastday #wearred #eatleeks @bauman007 @bauman007 @karenlphillipsphotography @brnidgrl71 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bud09QOnWTD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1riz3jv2velqt

The Seagull

'Dafydd ap Gwilym- Gracing the tide-warmth, this seagull, The snow-semblanced, moon-matcher, The sun-shard and sea-gauntlet Floating, the immaculate loveliness. The feathered one, fishfed, the swift-proud, Is buoyant, breasting the combers.' translated by Glyn Jones

Our street performers and our band are working great together #welshculture #StDavidsDay (at Maesteg Town)

Arfon Gwilym, Robin Huw Bowen, and Sioned Webb sing a traditional plygain carol in Welsh. Part of the 2013 Smithsonian Folklife Festival program One World, Many Languages: Endangered Languages and Cultural Heritage. 

Feels so weird to finally share this, but I can finally talk about it! The published edition of ‘Welsh Monsters & Mythical Beasts’ is available to pre-order from Amazon 🤩 It has a brand new cover, introduction written by the lovely @celtic_sian , an introduction to the Welsh language and a pronunciation guide 🥰 - - - #wales #welsh #folklore #welshfolklore #welshmythology #welshculture #dragons #dragonart https://www.instagram.com/p/CPOPp13D8kZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

When active Welsh objects become inactive

Does the unnatural prolonging of Welsh objects cause the death of celtic meaning?

Novelty glass (personal object)

Year: 2020

Lover’s Spoons

“Carved wooden pair of love spoons linked by a chain. The spoons have an incised pattern in the bowls and the handles have cut out details including heart shapes. Carved face above the spoon, below the place where the chain is attached. The chain is carved from one piece of wood and has interlocking sections.”

Collected: 1953

Watch by John Lewis

Date: 1860-1870

Standing stone; Gate-post

Date: 5thC-7thC

Location: Wales; Powys