Oct 29, 2024 · And so Hen Galan, Welsh for "old New Year", is still marked in the Gwaun Valley. It's so ingrained into the way of life here among the 300-odd inhabitants that even the kids get …

Learn all about Hen Galan, why it's celebrated, when to celebrate and the traditions that are still alive today.

Jan 1, 2025 · A small community in Pembrokeshire will be holding its annual new year celebrations on January 14, or Hen Galan as it is known in Welsh. But the residents of Cwm …

Today, Hen Galan celebrations include the Mari Llwyd, the making of apple charms named perllan and the collecting of calennig, with the most well known Hen Galan celebrations held at …

10 hours ago · Hen Galan - or the old new year - is still being celebrated to this day in Gwaun Valley.

Hen Galan is the celebration of the New Year and is held a little later than usual, on the 13th of January. It's not a common celebration as it is only really remembered by one small Welsh …

Jan 13, 2025 · Hen Galan is a celebration of resilience, community, and tradition that defies the tyranny of time. Visiting Cwm Gwaun during this timeless festival offers a rare glimpse into …

1 day ago · Hen Galan (Orthodox New Year) refers to Welsh New Year's celebrations held on January 13th, in line with the old Julian calendar.

Hen Galan is a Welsh New Year tradition that takes place in the Cwm Gwaun village in Wales. It’s the locals’ version of New Year, which they celebrate on the 13th of January instead of the 1st …

1 day ago · Wales, however, has a charming habit of saying, 'Hold on—we've got one more celebration left.' Enter Hen Galan, the 'Old New Year,' observed on January 13 in parts of …