English nationalists might complain that St George gets a raw deal compared to the international attention that falls on St Patrick, but surely it is St David, the patron saint of Wales, who is most absent from the national conversation? Still, his comparatively modest life — there is no dragon-slaying or driving out of snakes on the CV of the 6th century bishop — is no reason not to celebrate all things Welsh this March 1.
From restaurants laying on one-off menus to comedy nights and food and drink markets, there’s no shortage of Celtic-themed shenanigans to get involved with this weekend. Visit walesweek.london for the most up-to-date listings, or read on to discover the best ways to celebrate — and start practising your pronunciation of “Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus”. Or just go with “Happy St David’s Day!”
