Do people still speak Welsh in Gaiman?
Yes, Welsh is still spoken in Gaiman, but the number of speakers has declined over time.
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Many older residents and some younger generations still speak Patagonian Welsh, a variant of the language that has evolved in Argentina.
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Welsh is taught in local schools, and cultural programs help preserve the language.
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Welsh-speaking chapels hold services in Welsh, and the town hosts the Eisteddfod, a traditional Welsh poetry and music festival.
Even though Spanish is the dominant language, Gaiman remains one of the strongest Welsh-speaking communities outside of Wales.
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What does “Gaiman” mean?
The name Gaiman comes from the Tehuelche language, spoken by the Indigenous people of Patagonia. It means “sharp stone” or “rocky place”, likely referring to the landscape near the Chubut River.
Although Gaiman was founded by Welsh settlers, the name reflects the region’s Indigenous heritage.
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