Where to find Welsh culture around the world

Wales may boast a population of just over three million people, but you’ll find groups of Welshies gathering – typically around a screen showing the rugby – in cities across the globe, from Sheffield (Sheffield and District Cambrian Society) to Singapore (The St David’s Society of Singapore).

The Welsh were among the first Europeans to settle in America, and as such, the USA boasts some of the oldest Welsh community groups in the world. The Welsh Cambrian Society of Chicago, for example, dates back to 1853 and still organises a traditional Welsh hymn-singing festival each spring. The city is also home to the younger Chicago Tafia Welsh Society, who have partnered with major businesses in the city during the last few years to light up the city’s skyline in red, green and white (the colours of the Welsh flag) in celebration of St David’s Day.

Both Washington DC and New York City also have active Welsh societies. The former runs Welsh speaking classes, while the latter hosts monthly socials at the Welsh-owned bar, The Liberty. Rather than being based in specific cities, some US diaspora groups span entire states, including the Welsh societies of Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and Texas.

Meanwhile, in Europe, you’ll find established Welsh social societies in capital cities including Edinburgh and Paris, dating back to 1920 and 1890 respectively.

Further from home, diaspora communities will greet you with a cheery croeso (welcome) in metropolises including Hong Kong, Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur.

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