In July 2014 the centenary year of the birth of Wales’ most internationally renowned poet, in celebration of the multi-genre nature of Thomas’ writing, Kultiveria, Teater Jarmo, Populär Poesi, Tranås Library in association with Write4word accommoded an international literary residency in Tranås, Sweden, set among lakes and the vast forests of Småland. With the support of University of Wales Trinity Saint David six writers gathered for two weeks in a spirit of inter-cultural exchange, debate and collaboration.