MS, Cabinet Secretary for
Finance and Welsh Language: Today, I'm pleased to announce that
the National Eisteddfod have published their legacy framework (external
link).
The Eisteddfod is more than a week-long festival. It is a
two-year project that leaves a strong legacy for the Welsh
language and its culture in the area. It is a valuable
opportunity to celebrate our language through literature, music,
culture, art and so much more, and this framework, which ensures
that steps are put in place to plan strategically for securing a
legacy in the Eisteddfod areas, is welcomed.
The document sets out a clear direction, setting out the purpose
of the framework and the importance of bringing together partners
in specific fields. Those fields are identified within the
framework along with some of the partners that will be key to
supporting the work. The structure of the collaboration is
outlined, along with the intentions of convening a project board
and steering group that will set out the terms of reference and
strategic direction of the work – both nationally and locally.
The Welsh Government recognises the importance of this work and
supports the legacy framework, especially through the work of the
Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport and International
Relations Committee – this valuable work will also undoubtedly
support the Cymraeg 2050 strategy. I wish to thank the National
Eisteddfod for publishing the framework and also thank all the
partners who will be involved in the legacy over the coming
years.
