A mural in Bangor, which commemorates the flooding of a Welsh village, has been defaced.
The mural is painted on a wall outside Storiel Art Gallery and Museum in Bangor, with the phrase ‘Cofiwch Dryweryn’ (Translated as ‘Remember Tryweryn’) which refers to the flooding of the village of Capel Celyn to create a reservoir in 1965. More recently the phrase has developed to become a symbol of Welsh culture and identity.
The mural is next to the location of the Welsh independence rally held in Bangor in September, which was attended by more than 10,000 people.
Gwern Gwynfil, the CEO of ‘Yes Cymru’, the movement for an independent Wales, said: ‘This disgraceful, anti-Welsh vandalism is the real-world consequence of the divisive rhetoric espoused by some politicians today.
“Words are important and those who spout and inflate populist positions for short term political gain should be ashamed of themselves. They should consider the potential harm their ill-chosen words can cause.
“They should reflect on how the cultural conflict they seek to inflame may lead to damaging outcomes for communities and individuals as well as inspiring such low-level acts of cultural vandalism.”
A spokesperson from North Wales Police said: “We received a call on November 21st to report criminal damage to a wall on Ffordd Gwynedd, Bangor.
“Community Beat Manager for Bangor PC Martin Nash has been made aware of the report and enquiries are ongoing.
“Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact us via or website or by calling 101, quoting reference 23001169659.”
Photo: Yes Cymru
