THE community of a Ceredigion village came together to celebrate St David’s Day last week.
More than 300 people attended the Tregaron St David’s Day celebration at the town hall, celebrating the patron saint of Wales in Welsh.
Attendees included pupils from Ysgol Pontrhydfendigaid, Ysgol Rhoshelyg and Ysgol Henry Richard, with a large number of them wearing Welsh costumes, carrying red dragon flags and flags made specifically for the event. Ysgol Henry Richard also took part in the parade and a special service at St David’s Church, Llandewi Brefi.
Pupils from each school provided entertainment as well as local ukulele band, The Pictons.
An address was given by Tregaron Town Council chairman, Councillor Rhydian Wilson, who said: “It’s fantastic to see the community come together once again after three long years – to celebrate our patron saint.”
Ceredigion County Council chairman, councillor Ifan Davies, said: “This is our day. A day to celebrate not only our patron saint but a day to be proud of our Welshness.
“It is so important that we keep doing this in order to ensure that the Welsh language continues for the next generation.”
Rhodri Francis, Cered development officer for Menter Iaith Ceredigion< said: “It has been great to see hundreds of young people from Tregaron enjoying speaking Welsh at a special event to celebrate our language and culture.”
Councillor Catrin M.S Davies, cabinet member with responsibility for culture, said: “After three years of not being able to hold St David’s events safely, it was amazing to see so many concerts, gigs, parades, walks, etc, being organised this year, and each one attracting a large number of people to enjoy celebrating our patron saint day and to do the little things.
“A large number of the county’s residents speak Welsh daily but for those who are more shy or unsure about the language, this gives them a focus and opportunities to enjoy a local Welsh occasion and practice their Welsh.”
It is intended that the event will be part of Tregaron’s annual calendar.
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