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 …

Hen Galan is a Welsh New Year tradition that takes place in the Cwm Gwaun village in Wales. It’s the locals’ version of New Year, which they celebrate on the 13th of January instead of the 1st …

Jan 12, 2023 · 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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

17 hours ago · Hen Galan (Orthodox New Year) refers to Welsh New Year's celebrations held on January 13th, in line with the old Julian calendar.

It has done for over 270 years. When Britain switched calendars in 1752, the people of the Gwaun Valley simply refused. They kept celebrating the Old New Year - Hen Galan - and they've …

17 hours ago · Enter Hen Galan, the 'Old New Year,' observed on January 13 in parts of Wales, most famously in the Gwaun Valley. The date survives from the old Julian calendar, kept long …