Welsh is natively spoken by about 650,000 people, primarily in Wales (UK), where it is an official language alongside English. It is integral to Welsh cultural identity, known for its Celtic heritage, Eisteddfod festivals, and revival efforts through organizations like the National Eisteddfod and the Welsh Language Society (Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg). Written in the Latin alphabet, Welsh grammar features a verb-subject-object (VSO) word order, extensive use of mutations (soft mutations and aspirate mutations), and a system of verbal endings that indicate tense, aspect, and mood.