Language

Cymraeg

Welsh
  • Global speakers: 573,050
  • Glottocode: wels1247
  • ISO 639-3: cym
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Waves of Welsh immigration to America began in the late 18th century, driven by difficult harvests in rural areas of Wales. Though Welsh communities were more concentrated and preserved the language longer in coal-mining areas (such as in Pennsylvania), a steady influx of Welsh-speaking immigrants to New York (city and state, notably including Utica) continued through the 19th century and the Welsh newspaper 'Y Drych Americanaidd' was established in the city in 1851 (later moved to Utica). Welsh identity persists in the city today, anchored by festivals such as the annual Wales Week around St. David's Day. The Welsh Congregation of New York on the Upper West Side is one prominent institution, with bilingual services since its inception in 1979 as well as occasional language classes and other activities.
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