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 an unofficial …

Jan 1, 2025 · 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. But the residents of Cwm Gwaun near Fishguard …

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 Pembrokeshire, …

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 Wales’ past and …

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

5 days ago · Hen Galan, known as the Welsh Old New Year, is celebrated according to the old Julian calendar. Across the country, communities large and small are marking this unique date with music, …

Jan 3, 2025 · In the secluded Gwaun Valley in Wales, time seems to move differently. While most celebrate New Year’s on December 31, this valley honors Hen Galan on January 13, a tradition …

5 days 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 Wales, most famously …

Jan 1, 2025 · While nearly everyone in Wales still celebrates NYE on December 31 with the rest of the world there is another date on the Welsh calendar where certain locals believe the new year starts. …