Rejected petition We call for Glyndŵr Day, September 16, to be given the official status of a national holiday.

Following decades of rigorous campaigning, September 16th is now, unofficially, celebrated as Owain Glyndŵr Day throughout Cymru in recognition of the day in the year 1400 when Owain Glyndŵr was proclaimed Tywysog Cymru by his followers to lead the Cymru in a long struggle for Cymric Independence. Independence

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It is evident that Cymric Independence is once again a strong aspect of the political agenda in Cymru with Plaid Cymru having declared commitment to a referendum for such, and we, in Llysgenhadaeth Glyndŵr are encouraged and enthused by such changes - along with witnessing annually, a continual increase in the public flying of the Owain Glyndŵr flag, our Independence flag, seen flown at numerous events and occasions all over our land.

Lord Dafydd Wigley through an article In the 'National' newspaper has also called for September 16 - Dydd Glyndŵr to be given the status of a national holiday ( https://www.thenational.wales/news/19582497.glyndwr-day-worthy-new-national-holiday/) as a means of rekindling the flame of the torch for Independence stated Lord Wigley so, we now believe the time is right to call on all Cymric patriots and all politicians to rally to the fore to ensure that Dydd Glyndŵr gets the official status our nation and its greatest of national heroes deserves.

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Date submitted 17 September 2021
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