Ontario Welsh Festival In 2011, almost half a million Canadian citizens claimed themselves to be of Welsh descent. One of the first immigrants believed to have encouraged the move from Wales to Canada is John Mathews, who brought his family into the township of Southwold in 1812, near the city we today recognise as London,…
DetailsWales Week in London, Paris and worldwide! St. David’s Day 2019 may be the biggest celebration of Welsh culture yet If it’s about putting a spotlight on Welsh culture around the world, Wales International wants to be involved! The multiple Wales Weeks have been the perfect way to celebrate our unique Welsh pride and diversity,…
DetailsMeet Junior – a growing pop-punk band from Cardiff Wales is often called “the land of song” and we can proudly say that even today, Wales has a thriving music scene which has contributed a lot to the globally. Wales has given some big music names throughout the 20th century like Tom Jones, Mary Hopkins,…
DetailsWales Week in New York As part of our focus on the fabulous “Wales Weeks” that are happening around the world, we caught up with Ty Francis MBE, founder of the New York Welsh, last month to discuss the society, their exciting plans for Wales Week in New York and upcoming events which we will…
DetailsWales Week in the Cultural Hub of London Here at Wales International, we are always thrilled to meet with people as excited to connect the Welsh around the world as we are! We were lucky to meet Welsh businessman and co-founder of “Wales Week”, Dan Langford, to learn more about this event and the huge…
DetailsThe Six Nations is here: where to watch around the world! February and March are some of our favourite months in Wales. Not only is March 1st St. David’s Day, but it is also the time of one our favourite tournaments – The 6 Nations! The atmosphere, the tension, the good-natured banter; if you’ve got…
DetailsSiwan in love with New Zealand and a Kiwi! I’ve lost count of how many people that have told me that New Zealand is one of the best places they’ve ever visited. Many have told me that it’s very similar to Wales and has the most amazing scenery. It’s certainly on my bucket list, but…
DetailsThe London Welsh School is turning 60! It’s a big year for us at Wales International as we’re celebrating our 70th birthday, but we’re not the only ones celebrating, Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain – The London Welsh School is celebrating its 60th birthday this year! It’s fantastic that families from Wales who have moved to London,…
DetailsTaith Gwyl Ddewi i Melbourne gan Rhys Meirion, Llywydd Cymru a’r Byd Diwedd Chwefror eleni fe aeth “tri gŵr doeth” (i’w drafod) allan i Melbourne Awstralia, i ymuno yn nathliadau Gŵyl Ddewi y Capel Cymraeg yno. Y tri oedd Steffan Prys Roberts, a oedd yn mynd yno fel enillydd y Ruban Glas yn Eisteddfod Môn,…
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