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A Welsh Folk Dancing Group based in Cardiff sees the participation of young people in traditional Welsh activities as integral to keeping the culture alive<\/span><\/h2>\n

Traditional Welsh dancing company, <\/span>Cwmni Dawns Werin Caerdydd<\/span><\/i>, is hoping more young people will get involved in Welsh activities to promote the language and culture.<\/span><\/p>\n

The company, who operate in the Welsh language, have members spanning three different generations. <\/span><\/p>\n

This wide range of ages allows for a handing down of traditions and values between families and friends, as the company\u2019s secretary, Rhian Myhre says.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The 40-strong dance troupe see the maintenance of traditional Welsh arts like dancing as integral to the survival of Welsh language and culture. <\/span><\/p>\n

Welsh folk dancing, <\/span>Dawnsio Gwerin<\/span><\/i> in Welsh, is an activity especially popular with young people.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rhian says: \u201c<\/span>Many of our dances are energetic, so youth is always welcome as, apart from anything else, they look better when performed. Essentially though, the reason why it’s important that young people are involved in a tradition like dancing is that it’s great fun and very sociable.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Reaching out to young people and ensuring they become involved in these activities will provide a link to Welsh heritage which allows them to feel connected to their language and culture.<\/span><\/p>\n

Involvement in such group activities not only encourages use of the Welsh language but also enriches their lives and gives young people a more rounded attitude to life, Rhian says.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other companies share this view of Dawnsio Gwerin as a fulfilling pastime which improves the lives of young people.<\/span><\/p>\n

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James Bain, a 22 year-old former member of Dawnsio Tawerin<\/em>, based in the Swansea Valley, remarked: \u201cI\u2019ve never felt more a part of something than I did when I was doing Dawnsio Gwerin.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The success of organisations such as <\/span>Cwmni Dawns Werin Caerdydd\u00a0<\/span><\/i>in encouraging young people towards the Welsh language will be a key factor in ensuring the Welsh government\u2019s pledge to create a million Welsh speakers by 2050 becomes a reality.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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