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Pembrokeshire traditions of the 1960's - canu pwnc and the Old New Year celebrations.

A look at traditional life in the rural areas of Pembrokeshire in the 1960's including canu pwnc and the old New Year celebrations of the Gwaun Valley.
From: Hills of David
First broadcast : 01 March 1967

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 7-9

Subject : History

Topic : Modern Wales and Britain

Keywords : Traditional life, Customs Welsh traditions, Canu Pwnc, Old New Year, Gwaun Valley, Pembrokeshire

Notes : What was canu pwnc? What happens in the Old New Year in Pembrokeshire? Why is there an old New Year in Pembrokeshire? Are there other unique Welsh traditions? Name some


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