As part of this year’s Halloween celebrations the Mentrau Iaith are highlighting a leading Day of the Dead  figure in Celtic folklore – Gwyn ap Nudd.  

To celebrate, the Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych is holding a competition to decorate and create Gwyn ap Nudd’s skull.  

Thanks to the cooperation of Hunaniaith (Menter Iaith Gwynedd), a series of videos telling the story of Gwyn ap Nudd, King of the Underworld and Welsh Halloween traditions presented by storyteller Gwilym Morus-Baird. Their aim is to raise awareness of the Welsh and Celtic folklore linked with Hallows’ Eve.  

 Inspired by hearing the story, you can download a template to create a paper skull below and decorate it. To enter the competition, send a picture of your skull to Gwion@misirddinbych.cymru by midnight November 6. The winning skulls will then be judged and a winner chosen.

Skull template

Instructions

Welsh Hallows’ Eve Traditions