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The post of National Poet of Wales (Welsh: Bardd Cenedlaethol Cymru) was established in May 2005 by Academi – the Welsh National Literature Promotion Agency and Society for Writers. The post is supported by the Arts Council of Wales’ Lottery fund.The poet will act as a cultural ambassador for the nation creating works which promote the image of Wales. The appointed poet would hold the role for one year and their works would be read at ceremonial and official occasions.