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Diwrnod Shwmae Su’mae – Celebrating 10 years

Diwrnod Shwmae Su’mae – Celebrating 10 years

For 10 years now we've been celebrating Shwmae / Su’mae and the Welsh language on the 15th of October. How are you celebrating this year? You can find some of the Mentrau Iaith's activities here. Music13/10 – Folk Session in Tŷ Tawe at 7pm13/10 – Gig Bwncath,...

Eisteddfod yr Urdd – What’s on with the Mentrau Iaith?

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...

Welsh Language Music Day

Welsh Language Music Day

Friday, February 10th is known here in Wales as Dydd Miwsig Cymru | Welsh Language Music Day. A day to celebrate and bring Welsh language music to the fore and the Mentrau Iaith | Welsh language initiatives, won’t be holding back! The Mentrau Iaith have been at the...

Increasing the use of Welsh

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...

The history of “Yma o Hyd”

The history of “Yma o Hyd”

Dafydd Iwan’s song “Yma o Hyd” (Still here) has been iconic for 40 years already. And it has become an anthem to celebrate the Welsh football team and to celebrate Cymru (Wales) and the Cymraeg (the Welsh language). Have a look at Mentrau Iaith Cymru’s leaflet about...

Inspiration through Dafydd Iwan’s songs

Inspiration through Dafydd Iwan’s songs

The Mentrau Iaith (the Welsh language initiatives) all over Wales are offering a variety of exciting activities and events to celebrate the Welsh football team and their success going to Qatar for this year’s Football World Cup. Dafydd Iwan’s songs have inspired the...

St David’s Day with the Mentrau Iaith

St David’s Day with the Mentrau Iaith

What will you do for St David's day this year? The Mentrau Iaith have plenty of things going on all over Wales - take a look through this booklet to see what's happening in your area! Dathlu-Dydd-Gwyl-Dewi-Sant-2Download The Mentrau Iaith are keen to show that St...

30 years taking initiative

30 years taking initiative

The Mentrau Iaith are celebrating 30 years since establishing the first Welsh language initiative. Join us to look back at the last 30 years and look forward to the future with Dafydd Iwan as chair as part of Eisteddfod AmGen. The session was pre-recorded in July with...