Tafwyl

Tafwyl: A Celebration of Welsh Language

Tafwyl is an annual festival in celebration of the Welsh language, arts, and culture. The festival takes place in Cardiff and culminates with a two-day open-air festival, normally held in Cardiff Castle. Tafwyl was set up in 2006 and initially took place on a small scale outside the Mochyn Du pub near the city centre. Since 2012, it has been held at Cardiff Castle or in Bute Park, though in July 2017, it took place in Llandaff Fields. It forms part of a series of summer festivals entitled Cardiff Festivals.

 

 

Tafwyl Fair

Tafwyl is now split into two events: Tafwyl Fair, the main event at the weekend, and Tafwyl Week, a 7-day fringe festival the week before. The main weekend event includes bars (selling amongst other things the specially brewed beer 'Cwrw Tafwyl') and street food outlets. The organizers describe Tafwyl Week as featuring "Welsh culture at its very finest." The main festival is free to enter, and in 2017, it attracted over 38,000 visitors. The Tafwyl Fair at Cardiff Castle is the highlight of the festival. It features performances and appearances from some of Wales' biggest names in the arts, culture, and sport. Over both days, Welsh language music is center stage with performances in three on-site areas. The street food area always delivers delicious food from local producers and eatery owners, while stalls from Welsh makers prove a hit. A fringe festival runs alongside it, with events in various museums, libraries, cafés, bars, and arts venues across the city.

 

 

Celebration Days and Festivals in Wales

Here is a short list of celebration days and festivals in Wales. All these days are listed on the "Celebration Days in Wales" page below.

 

FelinFach Online Shop - Home Page All about Wales Celebration Days in Wales Cilmeri Day Dylan Thomas Day May Day New Years Day 13th January Owain Glyndwr's Day St David's Day St Dwynwen's Day Welsh Rarebit Day

 

Tafwyl Week

Tafwyl Week is a 7-day fringe festival that takes place in the week leading up to the Tafwyl Fair. It features a fabulous feast of music, literature, food and drink, Welsh learners' sessions, and children's events that take place all over the city. The festival includes a range of events, from music and dance performances to art exhibitions and workshops. It is a great opportunity to experience Welsh culture and tradition.

 

History and Significance

Tafwyl is a celebration of the Welsh language, arts, and culture. The festival is an opportunity to showcase the best of Welsh culture and tradition. It is a celebration of the Welsh language, which is one of the oldest and most vibrant languages in Europe. The festival is an opportunity to celebrate the rich history and heritage of Wales and to promote the Welsh language and culture.

 

Summary

Tafwyl is a celebration of Welsh language, arts, and culture that takes place in Cardiff, Wales. The festival includes a range of events, from music and dance performances to art exhibitions and workshops. It is a great opportunity to experience Welsh culture and tradition. The festival is an opportunity to showcase the best of Welsh culture and tradition and to promote the Welsh language and culture. Tafwyl Fair at Cardiff Castle is the highlight of the festival, featuring performances and appearances from some of Wales' biggest names in the arts, culture, and sport. Tafwyl Week is a 7-day fringe festival that takes place in the week leading up to the Tafwyl Fair. It features a fabulous feast of music, literature, food and drink, Welsh learners' sessions, and children's events that take place all over the city.

 

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Last updated 19th March 2024