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 Welsh speakers and learners are being encouraged to celebrate the language online with the launch of the new online project pethaubychain.com this Friday (3rd September).
The founders of the initiative have designated Friday 3rd September as the day to encourage more people to take part in the Welsh language digital culture. On the website, they are asking people to pledge to do one small thing online on the day - from a video, to blogging, podcasts or e-poetry.
Rhodri ap Dyfrig, from Aberystwyth, one of the people behind the idea, said:
"We're too dependent on media that's fed to us in Welsh: the web is a chance for use to setup our own channels, stations and our own digital culture, on our own terms. If we want the Welsh language to grow and prosper then we've got to create an independent online Welsh language culture as well. By doing one of these small things, people can play an important part in dragging Welsh into the digital world."
"It's very important to see the Welsh language on the television and radio and the same thing is true of the web. We want to invite everyone who can speak Welsh or who's learning Welsh, old and young, men and women to take part. There's no need for previous experience. There are enough support and ideas available on the website."
Welsh language campaign group Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg is supporting the initiative and encouraging its members to take part, Chair Menna Machreth said:
"This venture is fabulous. It's so important that Welsh flourishes on the web and in every aspect of our lives. By doing the little things, we can make big changes for our society and our language."
2/09/10
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