Holy Glimmers of Goodbyes

A Day of Reflection on the Poetry of War and Peace in Wales

Tuesday 19 February 2019
The Senedd, Cardiff Bay

As the events marking the centenary of the First World War drew to a close, Literature Wales held a day of reflection and discussion on war and peace; with readings and introductions by a number of Assembly Members, and commissioned lectures, performances and presentations from some of Wales’ leading poets and writers.

The event was sponsored by the First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford AM and organised by Literature Wales with support from the Welsh Government’s Cymru’n Cofio Wales Remembers 1914-1918 First World War Centenary Programme.

Holy Glimmers of Goodbyes included original new work performed by: National Poet of Wales, Ifor ap Glyn; Gillian Clarke; Alan Llwyd; Eric Ngalle Charles; Nerys Williams; Cywion Cranogwen; pupils from Ysgol Calon Cymru, Builth Wells and Fitzalan High School, Cardiff; Assembly Members and more.

Please find further information about the individual elements below.

Gallery - Holy Glimmers of Goodbyes

A gallery of images from the event at the Senedd.

Comissioned Poems

Comissioned Poems by Gillian Clarke, Ifor ap Glyn, Eric Ngalle Charles, Alan Llwyd and Nerys Williams.

School Workshops

School Workshops with Fitzalan High School and Ysgol Calon Cymru.

Cywion Cranogwen

An original Welsh-language multimedia show from new and existing members of Cywion Cranogwen

Commissioned Lectures

Commissioned Lectures by Nerys Williams, Aled Airug and Phil Carradice.

Y Gadair Wag | The Empty Chair

Y Gadair Wag | The Empty Chair multimedia poetry show, revisiting the life of Hedd Wyn and exploring the nature of loss and identity.