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| Marches and music for St David's | Marches and music for St David's |
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| Celebrations for St David's Day are taking place across Wales, with marches and concerts in honour of the Welsh patron saint. | Celebrations for St David's Day are taking place across Wales, with marches and concerts in honour of the Welsh patron saint. |
| Cardiff stages its seventh annual 1 March parade, while in Swansea former X Factor runner-up Rhydian Roberts will headline a concert. | Cardiff stages its seventh annual 1 March parade, while in Swansea former X Factor runner-up Rhydian Roberts will headline a concert. |
| Those heading on train journeys between Swansea and Llandovery will be entertained by a folk duo. | Those heading on train journeys between Swansea and Llandovery will be entertained by a folk duo. |
| Cadw is also offering free admission to its monuments, such as castles. | Cadw is also offering free admission to its monuments, such as castles. |
| The march in Cardiff, which is supported by the city council and the Welsh assembly, is being hailed as a "celebration of what it means to be Welsh". | The march in Cardiff, which is supported by the city council and the Welsh assembly, is being hailed as a "celebration of what it means to be Welsh". |
| The organisers - a group of volunteers - say all those who live in Wales, regardless of background, should take part. | The organisers - a group of volunteers - say all those who live in Wales, regardless of background, should take part. |
| The civilian parade last year was supported by over 6,000 walkers including performing bands, jumping stiltsters, schools and groups in traditional Welsh costumes carrying the banners of Wales and Saint David. | The civilian parade last year was supported by over 6,000 walkers including performing bands, jumping stiltsters, schools and groups in traditional Welsh costumes carrying the banners of Wales and Saint David. |
| Visiting one of Cadw's sites will give a fascinating insight into a piece of our past, and what better way to celebrate St Davids Day? Heritage Minister Alun Ffred Jones How to send us your St David's Day photos class="" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/">More St David's Day features | |
| David Petersen, the chair of the parade, said: "Our aim is to transform the national and international perception of St David's Day as a Welsh national day - just as the Irish have done so successfully on St Patrick's Day all over the world. | David Petersen, the chair of the parade, said: "Our aim is to transform the national and international perception of St David's Day as a Welsh national day - just as the Irish have done so successfully on St Patrick's Day all over the world. |
| "We want to make the occasion an unashamed and proud celebration of Welshness brimming with enthusiasm, creative energy, new ideas and new perceptions, to make Wales's national day a happy and unforgettable experience for all taking part." | "We want to make the occasion an unashamed and proud celebration of Welshness brimming with enthusiasm, creative energy, new ideas and new perceptions, to make Wales's national day a happy and unforgettable experience for all taking part." |
| The parade, which goes past Cardiff Castle, the new central Library building and St David's shopping centre, will finish in The Hayes. | The parade, which goes past Cardiff Castle, the new central Library building and St David's shopping centre, will finish in The Hayes. |
| Those taking part are being asked to assemble outside City Hall from 1130 GMT on Monday for a 1230 GMT start. | Those taking part are being asked to assemble outside City Hall from 1130 GMT on Monday for a 1230 GMT start. |
| Bishop's message | Bishop's message |
| Among those taking part will be young representatives of Wales' National Athletics Team, who will carry a St David's message from the Bishop of St David's, the Rt Reverend Wyn Evans. | Among those taking part will be young representatives of Wales' National Athletics Team, who will carry a St David's message from the Bishop of St David's, the Rt Reverend Wyn Evans. |
| The young athletes will carry the message from St David's Cathedral, Pembrokeshire, to the Senedd in Cardiff Bay, taking in the parade - representing the runners who carried messages in ancient times. | The young athletes will carry the message from St David's Cathedral, Pembrokeshire, to the Senedd in Cardiff Bay, taking in the parade - representing the runners who carried messages in ancient times. |
| Over the weekend leading up to St David's Day, they visited towns in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Swansea on the way to Cardiff, where mayors and other representatives will add their goodwill messages. | Over the weekend leading up to St David's Day, they visited towns in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Swansea on the way to Cardiff, where mayors and other representatives will add their goodwill messages. |
| Rhydian Roberts will perform at a St David's Day concert in Swanse | Rhydian Roberts will perform at a St David's Day concert in Swanse |
| A concert will take place later at Brangwyn Hall as part of St David's Week in Swansea. | A concert will take place later at Brangwyn Hall as part of St David's Week in Swansea. |
| It will feature Rhydian Roberts, the Chamber Orchestra of Wales and the Morriston Orpheus Choir - and will also mark a special moment for a Neath youngster. | It will feature Rhydian Roberts, the Chamber Orchestra of Wales and the Morriston Orpheus Choir - and will also mark a special moment for a Neath youngster. |
| The audience will see chorister Ellie McGuire sing Welsh lullaby Si Hei Lwli Mabi with the 2007 X Factor finalist. | The audience will see chorister Ellie McGuire sing Welsh lullaby Si Hei Lwli Mabi with the 2007 X Factor finalist. |
| Her mother Sarah said the family was thrilled that Ellie was asked to perform. | Her mother Sarah said the family was thrilled that Ellie was asked to perform. |
| "Ellie was diagnosed with autism when she was very young. She struggled to talk but she could always sing beautifully," she said. | "Ellie was diagnosed with autism when she was very young. She struggled to talk but she could always sing beautifully," she said. |
| "When she was five, she performed for Katherine Jenkins who was so impressed with Ellie's voice, that she told her to practise every day in order to make the most of her talent. | "When she was five, she performed for Katherine Jenkins who was so impressed with Ellie's voice, that she told her to practise every day in order to make the most of her talent. |
| "So Ellie joined St David's choir and has never looked back." | "So Ellie joined St David's choir and has never looked back." |
| The concert starts at 1930 GMT and tickets are available from the Grand Theatre box office. | The concert starts at 1930 GMT and tickets are available from the Grand Theatre box office. |
| To mark St David's Day, internet search engine Google featured an image of Caernarfon Castle on its UK home page. | To mark St David's Day, internet search engine Google featured an image of Caernarfon Castle on its UK home page. |
| Mayor of Caernarfon, councillor Hywel Roberts, said: "Thousands, if not millions, of people throughout the world will see Caernarfon Castle. | Mayor of Caernarfon, councillor Hywel Roberts, said: "Thousands, if not millions, of people throughout the world will see Caernarfon Castle. |
| "Unfortunately it doesn't say that it is Caernarfon Castle but I'm sure that hundreds of thousands who've been to Caernarfon over the years will recognise it." | "Unfortunately it doesn't say that it is Caernarfon Castle but I'm sure that hundreds of thousands who've been to Caernarfon over the years will recognise it." |
| In Wrexham, the Crusaders rugby league team will join the annual parade through the town. | In Wrexham, the Crusaders rugby league team will join the annual parade through the town. |
| The parade starts at 1400 GMT at Tuttle Street and ends at Llwyn Isaf, where the national anthem will be sung. | The parade starts at 1400 GMT at Tuttle Street and ends at Llwyn Isaf, where the national anthem will be sung. |
| Commons Speaker John Bercow receives daffodils from children from Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain | Commons Speaker John Bercow receives daffodils from children from Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain |
| Across Wales, Cadw - the assembly government's historic environment service - is marking the day by offering free admission again to its monuments in Wales, including Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd, Carreg Cennen Castle, Carmarthenshire, and Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire. | Across Wales, Cadw - the assembly government's historic environment service - is marking the day by offering free admission again to its monuments in Wales, including Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd, Carreg Cennen Castle, Carmarthenshire, and Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire. |
| Heritage Minister Alun Ffred Jones said: "Visiting one of Cadw's sites will give a fascinating insight into a piece of our past, and what better way to celebrate St David's Day?" | Heritage Minister Alun Ffred Jones said: "Visiting one of Cadw's sites will give a fascinating insight into a piece of our past, and what better way to celebrate St David's Day?" |
| The patron saint will also be celebrated on the Heart of Wales train line with Welsh cakes and folk music. | The patron saint will also be celebrated on the Heart of Wales train line with Welsh cakes and folk music. |
| Passengers travelling on the 0916 GMT service from Swansea to Llandovery and the 1132 GMT train back to Swansea will be entertained by folk duo Fiddlebox. | Passengers travelling on the 0916 GMT service from Swansea to Llandovery and the 1132 GMT train back to Swansea will be entertained by folk duo Fiddlebox. |
| In London, Commons Speaker John Bercow took delivery of St David's Day daffodils from pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain. | In London, Commons Speaker John Bercow took delivery of St David's Day daffodils from pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain. |
| He introduced himself to the children with an informal "hello, I'm John" before taking them on a tour of Speaker's House. | He introduced himself to the children with an informal "hello, I'm John" before taking them on a tour of Speaker's House. |
| He told BBC Wales he would be wearing a daffodil in the Speaker's chair in the Commons on Monday afternoon, after reading a lesson at the traditional St David's Day service in the chapel in the Commons crypt. | He told BBC Wales he would be wearing a daffodil in the Speaker's chair in the Commons on Monday afternoon, after reading a lesson at the traditional St David's Day service in the chapel in the Commons crypt. |