National Assembly steps in to ensure that the Welsh dragon continues to fly on other side of the world.

The Welsh dragon will continue to fly over the heads of the Welsh community in Patagonia, thanks to the National Assembly for Wales.

The community of Trevelin had their Welsh flags stolen after the judging had taken place in their annual eisteddfod which was held in the last week of April.

But the National Assembly for Wales stepped, in with the help of the Flag Institute’s Charles Ashburner, to supply the community with five Welsh flags, ensuring that that corner of Argentina can continue to celebrate their Welsh identity.

“We always look to our cousins in Patagonia with a great fondness,” said the Presiding Officer, Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas.

“They ensure that a little part of Wales remains thousands of miles away on the other side of World.

“So, as we celebrate the Urdd Eisteddfod here in Cardiff Bay, we’re glad to offer this small token to allow them to celebrate their future Eisteddfods and display their proud Welsh ancestry.”

Around 12,000 people live in Trevelin, around 70 per cent of whom can trace their ancestry back to Wales.

A prominent member of the community, Jeremy Wood, is visiting the Urdd Eisteddfod and was presented with the flags by the Presiding Officer in the Siambr.

“The community in Trevelin were delighted to hear that the National Assembly has taken such an active interest in this small town,” said Mr Wood.

“We are all honoured and grateful to receive this gift of flags as a clear demonstration of this friendship between the Patagonian Welsh town of Trevelin and the people of Wales.”