A Little Wales in the Far East
A Little Wales in the Far East The Story of the St. David’s Society of Hong Kong Welsh Identity Across Oceans Thousands of miles from Cardiff, Swansea, and the valleys of South Wales, generations of Welsh men and women established a sense of belonging in one of Britain’s most significant colonial cities. Their cultural home became the St. David’s Society of Hong Kong , an institution that has preserved Welsh identity in the Far East for more than a century and remains one of the most enduring Welsh communities outside Wales. Founding the Society, 1911 The Society traces its origins to 1 March 1911 , when Welsh residents gathered at the Hong Kong Hotel to celebrate St. David’s Day. Although similar societies already existed across the British Empire, the Hong Kong branch would prove unusually resilient. It quickly became a focal point for Welsh expatriates and their families, offering fellowship, charitable support, and a shared sense of national identity. Welsh Professionals in a Growi...
