A STILT-walking daffodil, traditional dancing and the singing of the country’s national anthem were part of the weekend’s events held to celebrate St David’s Day.

On Saturday, choirs and brass bands performed at concerts across Caerphilly organised by the borough council in Tredegar Park, Risca, and Dragon Circle at Blackwood Asda.

In Blackwood, shoppers were treated to performances by the Markham and District Brass Band, Melody Makers and the Welsh National Anthem. They were entertained by a stilt-walking rugby player and face painting stencilling.

In Risca’s Tredegar Park the crowds were entertained by a stilt walking daffodil and heard performances by Crosskeys Silver Band, Rhymney Silurian Male Choir.

The National Roman Museum at Caerleon had its visitors making Welsh cakes and a Welsh dragon out of junk.

Manager, Victoria Le Poibevin, said: "I was making Welsh cakes for two hours solidly. It has been a really nice afternoon where we had had just over 100 people come through the door.”

In Blaenavon, the Big Pit National Coal Museum held St David’s Day Fun in the form of folk dancing, singing, crafts and competitions.

Kathryn Jenkins, a spokeswoman for the museum said the event was held in conjunction with Coleg Gwent’s Welsh Adult Centre.

“We invited adult learners to come along and people have been writing poems. We've also had baking competitions with people baking things that represent Wales.

"We've mostly had families come along today, with around 150 to 200 people turning up."

Historical sites including Raglan Castle, Chepstow Castle, Tintern Abbey and Chepstow Castle opened their doors to visitors for free yesterday.

Jill Cale, Custodian at Raglan Castle, said: "It has been really busy today. We have had 300 visitors. "

In Abergavenny, visitors at the launch of Abergavenny Community Centre on Park Street, took part in a parent and toddler hands-on cookery workshop and made Welsh Cakes.

In his St David’s Day message, Stephen Crabb, the Secretary of State for Wales said St David’s Day is a time to celebrate all that is great about Wales from its entrepreneurial spirit and rich culture to historic landmarks and warm welcome. He said there is much to be proud of.

"Millions of people visit Wales each year to enjoy our world-class museums and beaches, ancient castles or stunning mountains and coastline.”

"Our economy is growing too - with more investment, trade and jobs, while our universities attract some of the brightest students from across the UK and further afield.

"And of course Wales was showcased to the world at the Newport NATO summit last year – the largest gathering of international leaders ever to come to the UK."

"The eyes of the world will be again be on Wales later this year in the Rugby World Cup - where no doubt our sporting heroes will do Wales proud.

"Our best years are ahead of us - Happy St David's Day! Dydd Gwyl Dewi hapus!"