{"id":21716,"date":"2017-03-02T15:42:46","date_gmt":"2017-03-02T15:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=21716"},"modified":"2017-03-02T15:42:46","modified_gmt":"2017-03-02T15:42:46","slug":"st-davids-day-parade-diversity-in-wales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/business-culture\/st-davids-day-parade-diversity-in-wales","title":{"rendered":"St David&#8217;s Day Parade: Diversity in Wales"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Hundreds of people gathered at the city center on to celebrate St. David\u2019s day on Wednesday afternoon.<\/h2>\n<p>Around 1500 people participated in the hour-long parade, which starts at City Hall and ends at St. David\u2019s Hall.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21857\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered3-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"467\" height=\"623\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21857\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered3-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"467\" height=\"623\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21909\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/IMG_9414-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"466\" height=\"621\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21909\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/IMG_9414-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"466\" height=\"621\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21911\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21911\" style=\"width: 465px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-21911\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/IMG_9399-768x1024.jpg\" width=\"465\" height=\"620\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21911\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21911\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/IMG_9399-768x1024.jpg\" width=\"465\" height=\"620\" \/><\/noscript> People join the parade in all sorts of costumes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The parade is an annual event to celebrate St. David\u2019s Day, which falls every March 1st. Though the parade is famous for showcasing traditional Welsh culture and heritage, it is also the perfect time and event to promote cultural diversity in Wales.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think it\u2019s important to realize the potential of St. David\u2019s Day,\u201d Says Marc Evans, steward for the parade. \u201cNot just for bringing people together. The parade is very inclusive, we welcome all the different communities in Cardiff. They have plenty to contribute.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After seeing protests after protests in the city with topic around Brexit and migration ban, promoting diversity and equality through a parade is definitely a new and interesting take.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve had in the past communities such as Nepalis, the Hindu community, the Filipino community and a lot of other communities join the parade. They want to express \u2018We love being in Wales and Wales is a country we want to celebrate.\u201d Says Marc.<\/p>\n<p>One of the many groups that participated in the parade and help promote diversity is the Cardiff Youth Council, which had 10 representatives to join the parade.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21858\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21858\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-21858 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered2-1024x768.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered2-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered2-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered2.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21858\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21858 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered2-1024x768.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered2-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered2-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered2.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/noscript> Members of the Cardiff Youth Council took part in the parade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve come here to promote tolerance and racial equality.\u201d Says Rafael Fernandes, member of the Youth Council. \u201cOur tagline is don\u2019t hate, educate, Cardiff is for all. It\u2019s the national campaign for the British youth council and we\u2019ll try to promote it as best as we can while we\u2019re here.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Though many came to promote diversity, surely the main idea to promote Welsh culture and heritage has not been forgotten. A lot of the parade participants attended the parade in traditional costumes and have arrived from places as far as West Wales.<\/p>\n<p>A participant of the parade is a Welsh lady, who wishes to keep her name private. She has decided to dress as a character from Welsh mythology, as she feels it is important to promote Welsh traditional folklore and legends.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21862\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21862\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-21862 \" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered6-768x1024.jpg\" width=\"610\" height=\"813\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21862\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21862 \" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered6-768x1024.jpg\" width=\"610\" height=\"813\" \/><\/noscript> A Welsh lady dressing up as Gwenddydd, a character from Welsh mythology<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWe have so many legends but we only hear about the famous ones adapted by Disney and Hollywood. I think it\u2019s important for people to learn more about Welsh legends.\u201d She said. \u201cI\u2019m representing a lake goddess, Merlin had twin sister her name is Gwendydd. Her name is mentioned in Welsh poetry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Thousands of people who came to watch the parade were also dressed in Welsh attribute to show Welsh pride. One spectator, Olivia Evans, felt that she needed to show pride for her Welsh heritage, even though she\u2019s only partially Welsh. She feels that St. David day is a very special day for Wales.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21859\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21859\" style=\"width: 591px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-21859\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered4-768x1024.jpg\" width=\"591\" height=\"788\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21859\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21859\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered4-768x1024.jpg\" width=\"591\" height=\"788\" \/><\/noscript> Olivia is only part Welsh, but is very part of her Welsh heritage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWales has always been lubbed into the UK and England is always the \u2018big cheese\u2019. So I think St David\u2019s day is complete Welsh pride, it\u2019s a day that\u2019s only for Wales, and you can\u2019t really get in on it unless you\u2019re here. You can\u2019t really appreciate it as much as unless your Welsh, it\u2019s so special and it\u2019s just for Wales.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The parade also attracted international visitors. One of the visitors is Christine Armstrong from Malta who is currently spending time in Newport and has come to Cardiff especially to see the parade. She feels that it is important for people to be proud of their local heritage and keep traditions.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21864\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21864\" style=\"width: 629px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-21864\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered8-768x1024.jpg\" width=\"629\" height=\"839\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21864\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/pered8-768x1024.jpg\" width=\"629\" height=\"839\" \/><\/noscript> Mrs. Armstrong traveled all the way to Cardiff just to see the parade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cI came especially at this time to see the parade and it\u2019s wonderful, the music, the colour, the culture, the myths. The fact that they continue to remember their culture, that\u2019s very important because it\u2019s very easy to forget your old culture.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who is St. David?<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21871\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21871\" style=\"width: 406px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-21871\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/st-david.jpg\" width=\"406\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/st-david.jpg 546w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/st-david-247x300.jpg 247w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/st-david-500x607.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21871\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21871\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/st-david.jpg\" width=\"406\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/st-david.jpg 546w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/st-david-247x300.jpg 247w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/st-david-500x607.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><\/noscript> St. David, Patron saint of Wales<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Even though it\u2019s one of the biggest celebrations in Wales, there are still a lot of foreigners who lives in Wales and are still not familiar with the history of St. David.<\/p>\n<p>St. David, or Dewi Sant in Welsh, was born in Pembrokshire and he was the patron saint of Wales. He helped spread the word of Christianity and founded around 12 monastries in his lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>He was also known for performing miracles throughout his life. One of his famous miracle was when he was preaching at the Synod of Brevi and raised the flat ground into a hill.<\/p>\n<p>St. David died on March 1<sup>st<\/sup> 589 and is buried in St. David\u2019s Cathedral in Pembrokshire. He was canonized as patron saint of Wales by Pope Callixtus in 1120 and since then March 1<sup>st<\/sup> has been commemorated as St. David\u2019s day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>St. David\u2019s Day activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you missed the parade on March 1<sup>st<\/sup>,\u00a0no need to worry because there are still lots of ways to experience Wales biggest celebration.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Take part in St. David\u2019s Day\u00a0Run<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Yes you heard that right, grab your running shoes, Welsh attributes, and get ready to celebrate St David in style. Taking part in St. David&#8217;s Day Run run not only let\u2019s you celebrate St. David\u2019s day, but you will also be raising money for charity. The St. David\u2019s Day run will take place in Bute Park on Sunday<strong> March 5<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong> and will be raising funds for Cancer Research Wales.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stdavidsdayrun.com\/\">St. David&#8217;s Day Run<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Watch a Welsh Movie<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you are a fan of football than the upcoming movie, Don\u2019t Take Me Home, is not to be missed. The movie will tell the story of Welsh football team\u2019s journey into winning Euro 2016. The movie will be available in all cinemas starting <strong>March 3<sup>rd<\/sup><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Go for a stroll through a Daffodil park<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>When\u2019s a better time to visit a daffodil park than on St. David\u2019s day? You can get a guided daffodil walk at Stackpole, Pembrokshire and get a special St. David\u2019s day lunch afterwards.\u00a0Or if you plan to stay in Cardiff, be sure to take a stroll along Park Place and see the newly planted daffodils especially for St. David&#8217;s celebration.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21904\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21904\" style=\"width: 379px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-21904\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/daffs.jpg\" width=\"379\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/daffs.jpg 482w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/daffs-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21904\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21904\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/daffs.jpg\" width=\"379\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/daffs.jpg 482w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/daffs-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px\" \/><\/noscript> Daffodils along Park Place, Cardiff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Visit a castle<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>When\u2019s a better time to learn about Welsh history and culture other than on St. David\u2019s day? Whether it\u2019s Cardiff Castle, Carphilly Castle, Caernafon Castle or whichever castle you choose to visit, you will definitely learn something new about Wales. If you are lucky, you may get a chance to meet the Welsh red dragon, which is currently touring castles in Wales. Take a snapshot and claim yourself as the mother (or father) of dragons.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21907\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21907\" style=\"width: 506px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-21907\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/MLAP-2776-0276.jpg\" width=\"506\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/MLAP-2776-0276.jpg 615w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/MLAP-2776-0276-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/MLAP-2776-0276-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21907\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21907\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/MLAP-2776-0276.jpg\" width=\"506\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/MLAP-2776-0276.jpg 615w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/MLAP-2776-0276-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/03\/MLAP-2776-0276-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/noscript> The Welsh Dragon is making its way from castle to castle all around Wales<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alwaysThinglink\" style=\"max-width: 100%\" src=\"\/\/cdn.thinglink.me\/api\/image\/894395838564925440\/1024\/10\/scaletowidth#tl-894395838564925440;1043138249'\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alwaysThinglink\" style=\"max-width: 100%\" src=\"\/\/cdn.thinglink.me\/api\/image\/894395838564925440\/1024\/10\/scaletowidth#tl-894395838564925440;1043138249'\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate Welsh culture and diversity with the citizens of Cardiff in the St. David&#8217;s Day Parade<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":452,"featured_media":21806,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"coauthors":[],"class_list":["post-21716","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business-culture"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - 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