Parti Beulah yn y Plygain. With a very different Christmas facing us this year, one of the ancient traditions of Wales is also adapting - the Virtual Plygain. The Mentrau Iaith and Trac is holding a night of Plygain carol performances online on Sunday evening, January 3 at 6pm. The tradition of singing Plygain carols to celebrate Christmas has continued consistently in many parts of Wales including in Montgomeryshire. Rhian Davies of Menter Iaith Maldwyn came up with the idea of holding the first ever Virtual Plygain to continue the tradition and bring communities together. Rhian said: The Plygain is an important part of the Christmas season for many of us here in Montgomeryshire. Thinking about missing out on the opportunity to sing these beautiful traditional Welsh carols, and the socialising associated with the event, had caused much disappointment within the local community. I was very keen to try and fill the void somehow, and to alleviate the ‘hiraeth’.