Wales Week USA is an annual

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held mainly in

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around St David's Day, the national holiday of

Wales Wales ( cy, Cymru ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, the Celtic Sea to the south west and the Bristol Channel to the south. It had a population in ...

(1 March). The week-long event celebrates modern Wales, focusing in particular on the

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, food and drink,

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and business. The festival also aims to promote the Welsh in America and the contribution they have made to the country. In 2008, Wales Week will run from February 22 to March 1.

History

Wales Week first started in 2003 and has grown in size gradually. Wales Week 2008 saw the expansion of the Festival beyond New York City, with events also held in

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, LA and

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External links

Wales Week USA website
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