The Gorsedd Circle in Aberdare is a stone circle located in Aberdare Park, built to commemorate the city hosting the 1956 National Eisteddfod. Part of a tradition where circles are erected for Eisteddfodau (Welsh cultural festivals), Aberdare's circle is a landmark within the park, situated above the playground, and serves as a reminder of the region's significant cultural history. #welsh #history #eisteddfod #wales #maes

Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau — Land of My Fathers 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️ Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land of My Fathers) is the beloved Welsh national anthem — a song steeped in cultural pride, history, and the spirit of Cymru. 📜 Origins — Written in 1856 The anthem was written in January 1856 by a father-and-son team from Pontypridd, Evan James wrote the words and his son James James composed the music. They originally called it “Glan Rhondda” (Banks of the Rhondda), with the first performance given by a young singer