🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Aberystwyth is officially Wales’ first UNESCO City of Literature! This prestigious recognition highlights the region’s rich literary traditions, vibrant creative scene, and contributions to the arts. From its lively bookshops and festivals to its renowned poets and writers, the area is buzzing with creativity.
Aberystwyth has joined the likes of Barcelona, Dublin, and Seattle as part of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, putting our little corner of Ceredigion on the global map! 🌍
The Dinas Llên group, which means ‘City of Literature’ in Welsh, spearheaded the successful application. They highlighted Aberystwyth’s festivals, cultural events, theatres, and academic excellence in both Welsh and English. 📚
Professor Mererid Hopwood from Aberystwyth University hailed this as a unique opportunity to share our literary heritage with the world, saying, “Winning a prize is when the work begins.” What a memorable moment for the county!
And speaking of heritage, the National Library of Wales, the Books Council of Wales, and a host of institutions are based right here, nurturing the area’s literary talent. 🏛️
Aberystwyth isn’t a ‘city’ in the traditional sense, but its rich literary scene certainly makes it deserving of this title. From the Town Poet to the promenade’s literary walkways, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 📝
Mayor Emlyn Jones celebrated the award, highlighting how this accolade puts the county on a worldwide stage, enhancing our cultural and literary heritage. First Minister Eluned Morgan echoed these sentiments, congratulating Aberystwyth for achieving this well-deserved recognition.
Here’s to Aberystwyth’s thriving bilingual cultural scene and its bright future as a City of Literature! 🌟📖
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