WYTH is a two year project to promote traditional Welsh dance. The aim of the scheme, which is a partnership formed of Menter Maldwyn, Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, Cwlwm Celtaidd and a number of freelance artists, is to celebrate folk dancing and clogging, creating...
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Ar Droed Nature Walks with Iolo Williams
The ‘Ar Droed’ success story goes on
The Gentle Good on Tour with PYST and Mentrau Iaith
ANNOUNCING THE SECOND TOUR FROM PYST AND MENTRAU IAITH’S NEW CIRCUIT
Ras yr Iaith 2023
This year Ras yr Iaith (the language race) could take place as a live event again - for the first time since 2018! 2,255 children from 56 schools in 11 towns all over Cymru enjoyed the sunshine while running for the Welsh language. https://youtu.be/BN3BUu2yjTo Ras yr...
Ras yr Iaith – 22/06/2023 – thousands of children in Wales running to celebrate the Welsh language!
On 22 June thousands of children will be running Ras yr Iaith (the language race) to celebrate the Cymraeg / the Welsh language. Join in!
Eisteddfod yr Urdd – What’s on with the Mentrau Iaith?
This year's Mentrau Iaith stand in Eisteddfod yr Urdd will be buzzing again with activities for children and young people. From story and song sessions with Magi Ann for the very little ones to street dance and ukelele sessions for the older kids. There will be...
WYTH – Brand new project to celebrate Welsh Dance
WYTH is a brand-new project to promote traditional Welsh dance. The aim of the scheme, which is a partnership formed of Menter Maldwyn, Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, Cwlwm Celtaidd and a number of freelance artists, is to celebrate folk dancing and clogging, creating opportunities to pioneer unchartered territories within the genre.
Celebrating St David’s Day with your local Menter Iaith
There will be PLENTY to celebrate St David's day this week - just contact your local Menter Iaith to see how you can join in with the fun. Many towns across Wales will have colourful, noisy parades running through them supported by the Menter Iaith local to those...
Welsh learners to discover Cymru on guided tours again this year
Over the next few months, the Mentrau Iaith and the National Centre for Learning Welsh will be organising two new series of ‘Ar Droed’ guided tours for Welsh learners and first language speakers alike to discover special places in Cymru. Following the success of last...
Increasing the use of Welsh
2021 Census results on the Welsh language In response to the publication of the 2021 Census figures on the Welsh language, Mentrau Iaith Cymru are calling on the Welsh Government to redouble their efforts to increase the use of Welsh within communities. This comes...
Learn to sing “Yma o Hyd” and learn about the history of Wales
Learn to sing "Yma o Hyd" The anthemic song "Yma o Hyd", which has by now become an anthem for the Welsh Football team, is about the challenges that Cymru and the Cymraeg (the Welsh Language) have been facing in the country's history. It's about hope too - we are "yma...