Welsh-language cultural festival and national contest body guiding literature, music and arts in Wales, with a long-running tradition and modern debates over prizes and governance.
The Welsh-language version of Star Wars: A New Hope has been announced for Christmas Day release on S4C, featuring a cast of Welsh actors and produced with Lucasfilm and Disney. The project marks a milestone for Welsh-language media, aligning with Wales' cultural sectors and 50th-anniversary celebrations.
The National Eisteddfod has a process where entrants compete under pseudonyms. Martin Huws has won the Crown for a collection on the theme of knowing/recognition, amid ongoing debate after former presenter Huw Edwards submitted a poem and faced criticism over his past offences. Sera Cracroft calls for scrutiny of entry rules as discussions continue.