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

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 …

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 …

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

Jan 13, 2024 · A Welsh village in the very west of Wales celebrates the New Year in the middle of January as part of a centuries-old tradition. The Gwaun Valley, near Fishguard in …

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 · Subscribe here ️ ️ ️ https://bit.ly/3bYidJ3 Did you know some children in Wales celebrate New Year nearly two weeks late? 🎉 In Cwm Gwaun, Pembrokeshire, families mark …

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.

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 …

Jan 12, 2023 · 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.