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Broadcasting has always been an important medium for highlighting the importance of culture in Welsh life. From art to literature to eisteddfodau, these clips demonstrate the richness of the Welsh language and other Celtic languages in Wales’ unique and ancient heritage.
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Y Fari Lwyd yn Llangynwyd
Language: Welsh
The old Christmas tradition of Mari Lwyd in Llangynwyd. 04 /01/1974
Location: Llangynwyd, Bridgend
Dathliadau Nadolig a'r Calan y Cymry
Language: Welsh
Comparing old and new Christmas and New year traditions in Wales. 13/05/1993
Sgwrs am draddodiad y Fari Lwyd
Language: Welsh
How to prepare and decorate the Mari Lwyd skull. 08/01/1984
Location: Llangynwyd, Bridgend
Huw Caredig yn darllen ei stori Nadolig.
Language: Welsh
Huw Caredig reads his Christmas story to a group of children. 18/12/1986
Paratoadau Calan Gaeaf yn Sain Ffagan
Language: Welsh
Halloween preparations at St Fagans and Ysgol Treganna. 31/10/2006
Location: Sain Ffagan & Cardiff
Christmas for the Tonfannau refugees
Language: English
Ugandan Hindu, Muslim and Sikh families prepare for Christmas. 20/12/1972
Location: Tonfannau, Gwynedd
George Thomas yn ymuno a'r Orsedd
Language: Welsh
George Thomas is admitted to the Gorsedd at Barry Eisteddfod. 08/08/1968
Location: Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
Cyhoeddi Eisteddfod Bangor 1971
Language: Welsh
Proclaiming the 1971 National Eisteddfod in Neuadd Pritchard Jones. 06/07/1970
Location: Bangor, Gwynedd
Eisteddfod Genedlaethol y Bala 1967
Language: Welsh
The 1967 Eisteddfod, with its mud and black literary tent. 01/08/1967
Location: Y Bala, Gwynedd
Adfywiad Carnifal Dinbych
Language: Welsh
Reviving Denbigh Carnival to raise money for the Ruthin Eisteddfod. 08/07/1969
Location: Denbigh, Denbighshire
Diwrnod cyntaf y Sioe Frenhinol 1970
Language: Welsh
The first day of the Royal Welsh Show 1970. 20/07/1970
Location: Llanelwedd, Powys
Y Sioe Frenhinol: rôl Cymru yn Ewrop
Language: Welsh
The Royal Welsh Show, including Wales' role in Europe. 25/07/1973
Location: Llanelwedd, Powys
Dysgu Manaweg i blant Ynys Manaw
Language: Welsh
The Battle to build a Manx language school 14 November 2001
Location: Ballacottier, The Isle of Man
Dirywiad bywyd traddodiadol Llydewig
Language: Welsh
The decline of traditional Breton life as young people leave. 12/07/1965
Location: Poullaouen, Brittany
Y Gymraeg yn Aberdâr
Language: Cymraeg
Report from Capel Soar on the Welsh language in Aberdare. 21/01/1974
Location: Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf
No interest in Welsh language education
Language: English
Interview with a headmaster about Welsh education in the area. 26/11/1968
Location: Rhydyfelin, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Papur bro Tafod Elai, Pontypridd
Language: Welsh
Interview with the editor of the local papur bro for Tafod Elai. 15/02/1985
Location: Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Rob Brydon visits Tom Jones' old house
Language: English
Rob Brydon visits Tom Jones' house where he grew up. 03/03/1991
Location: Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Commemorating Evan James
Language: Welsh
The ceremony to commemorate Evan James at Ynysangharad Park. 03/03/1975
Location: Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Gwybod Geiriau'r Anthem Genedlaethol
Language: Welsh
How many Welsh know two verses of the national anthem. 17/04/1963
50 mlynedd o ddarlledu o Fangor
Language: Welsh
50 years of broadcasting from Bangor 12/11/1985
Location: Bangor, Gwynedd
The launch of Radio Wales
Language: English
Anita Morgan presenting and Chris Morgan reading the news. 09/11/1978
Location: Cardiff
Writer and poet Robert Graves
Language: English
Robert Graves on the on the influence of Wales on his work. 23/03/1970
Pantomeim Cwmni Theatr Brycheiniog
Language: Welsh
Cwmni Theatr Brycheiniog's preparations to perform a pantomime. 15/01/1973
Location: Ystradgynlais, Powys
Jonah Jones making a sculpture
Language: English
A sculpture by Jonah Jones for the National Museum of Wales. 01/01/1965
Location: Porthmadog, Gwynedd
Sir Kyffin Williams talks about his work
Language: English
Interview with the Welsh artist Sir Kyffin Williams about his work. 20/04/1966
Location: London
The work of artist Sir Kyffin Williams
Language: Welsh
The artist Sir Kyffin Williams paints in the open air. 20/04/1966
Location: Eryri, Gwynedd
Jewish refugee and artist Josef Herman
Language: English
The artist sketches, talking about how Ystradgynlais has changed. 12/09/1975
Location: Ystradgynlais, Powys
Roy Noble investigates queuing in Wales
Language: English
Wales' relationship with queuing at a Welsh rugby game. 13/11/1997
Location: Cardiff