Wrth i Gymru ddechrau adfer o effeithiau pandemig Covid-19, ac ar adeg pan fo costau byw cynyddol a rhagolygon ariannol anodd yn effeithio’n andwyol ar les a gwydnwch pobl, rhaid i ni gynnal ffocws ar y meysydd hynny sy'n gwneud gwahaniaeth cadarnhaol i fywydau bob dydd pobl. Rydym yn gwybod bod y cyhoedd yn gwerthfawrogi profiadau diwylliannol a chreadigol, a bod ein sectorau celfyddydau, diwylliant a threftadaeth yn cyfrannu at les personol a chydlyniant cymunedol. Rwy'n falch, felly, o allu rhannu diweddariad byr ar gynnydd o ran datblygiad strategaeth ddiwylliant newydd i Gymru.
As Wales begins to recover from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, and at a time when people’s wellbeing and resilience is being adversely affected by rising costs of living and difficult financial forecasts, we must maintain a focus on those areas that make a positive difference to people’s everyday lives. We know that cultural and creative experiences are valued by the public, and that our arts, culture and heritage sectors contribute to personal wellbeing and community cohesion. I am pleased therefore to be able to share a short progress update on the development of a new culture strategy for Wales.