The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word EISTEDDFOD
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result EISTEDDFOD
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The straight part
We know that "cultural gathering" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cultural gathering = eisteddfod.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does EISTEDDFOD mean?
EISTEDDFOD noun- Any of several annual festivals in which Welsh poets, dancers, and musicians compete for recognition.