There's plenty to explore through the history of Welsh legend and tradition, including King Arthur, his sorcerer Merlin, and a horse skeleton that gets carried from door to door demanding beer and snacks. Jude Rogers uncovers the origins of one of Wales' most eerie midwinter traditions, the Mari Lwyd. King Arthur: brave, noble, Welsh?

The culture of Wales encompasses the Welsh language, customs, festivals, music, art, cuisine, mythology, history, and politics. Wales is primarily represented by the symbol of the red Welsh Dragon, but other national emblems include the leek and the daffodil.

2023年11月18日 · Read on and uncover the history, beauty, and wonder of Welsh traditions! 1. St. David’s Day.

Wales is a country steeped in tradition. Even the Methodist revival in the 18th century, whose stern Puritanism banished the ancient Celtic traditions, was unable to stamp out all remains of their traditions. Today the old tales are kept alive by the Welsh speakers. There are an estimated 600,000 of them and the numbers are increasing.

Wales, although no longer an independent nation, had finally obtained unity, stability, and, most importantly, statehood and recognition as a distinct culture. National Identity. The different ethnic groups and tribes that settled in ancient Wales gradually merged, politically and culturally, to defend their territory from first, the Romans ...

Historic castles, Roman forts right on through to traditional recipes and celebrations. Find out how to make the most of your visit to each of the four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales. Here’s our guide to where to discover the best myths and legends in Wales.

Jude Rogers uncovers the origins of one of Wales' most eerie midwinter traditions, the Mari Lwyd. What do dragons, wooden spoons and leeks all have in common? They're all symbols of modern Wales. When Welsh people wish you 'Nadolig Llawen', they’re not …

Celebrate this Christmas in Wales and welcome in the New Year with alternative Celtic traditions! The first day of March is celebrated in Wales with parties and parades. Here's how to join the fun. Find out about a cast of legendary names from Welsh folklore and history.

2007年7月20日 · There are several dialects of Welsh, most audibly north and south. The road signs are bilingual, giving both the Welsh and English versions of the text and placenames. The Welsh language (Cymraeg)...

Find out how we celebrate the changing seasons and the traditional celebrations at this time of year including Halloween or as we say in Cymru — Nos Calan Gaeaf. Watch with BSL and subtitles. On 1 March in Wales we celebrate our national saint, St David.