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Did you know Argentina has a thriving community of Welsh language speakers?

It all started in 1865, when the first Welsh settlers arrived in Patagonia, Argentina, hoping to preserve their culture overseas. It wasn’t just a pitch-a-tent affair – they built homes, worked the land, and carved out a new life in a very rugged landscape.

Their descendants have not forgotten their Welsh heritage. Since 1997, our Welsh Language Project has been supporting hundreds of local people in keeping the Welsh language alive in the Chubut region of Patagonia.

Explore more fascinating aspects of our history on our digital timeline: britishcouncil.org/about-us/history/90-years?shpath=/timeline/1990s

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