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The Red Dragon is the heraldic symbol of Wales, and is incorporated into the Welsh national flag. Arthur, whose father, Uthr Bendragon, had seen a dragon in the sky predicting that he would be king.
The leek is the national emblem of Wales. According to legend, King Cadwaldr of Gwynedd ordered Welsh soldiers to identify themselves by wearing the leek on their armour in an ancient battle. The daffodil is the national flower of Wales, worn on St David's Day (1 March) in Wales.
The Welsh have two national emblems, not counting the blood-red dragon - the leek and the daffodil. The daffodil is a relatively new addendum but the leek has been around for hundreds, if not thousands, of years.
Britain as a whole has twice voted for the robin, Northern Ireland unofficially selected the oystercatcher in 1981, the RSPB launched a campaign to have the golden eagle declared Scotland's national bird, and in 2007 a poll chose the red kite as the national bird of Wales.
Emu is Australia's national bird. It is the second-largest living bird by height. Emus are soft-feathered, brown, flightless birds with long necks and legs, and can reach up to 1.9 metres (6.2 ft) in height. Emus can travel great distances, and when necessary can sprint at 50 km/h (31 mph).
The red kite is the national bird of Wales, but they were. once on the verge of extinction...
Cawl. Dating back to the 14th century, cawl, also known as 'lobscows' in areas of North Wales, is a hearty stew of lamb and seasonal vegetables that is considered to be the national dish of Wales.
The Denbigh Plum has been awarded protected designation of origin (PDO) status by the European Union. It marks a lengthy fight to recognise the fruit, which is Wales' only native variety. It joins Anglesey sea salt, Conwy mussels, and Caerphilly cheese among foods of protected status.
The flag of Wales (Welsh: Baner Cymru or Y Ddraig Goch, meaning 'the red dragon') consists of a red dragon passant on a green and white field. As with many heraldic charges, the exact representation of the dragon is not standardised and many renderings exist. It is not represented in the Union Flag.
Wales is a country that forms part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (known as the UK).
The motto which appears on the scroll, PLEIDIOL WYF I'M GWLAD ("I am true to my country"), is taken from the National Anthem of Wales and is also found on the Welsh designs for £1 coins minted from 1985 until 2000.
In Welsh, the dragon is commonly referred to as "Y Ddraig Goch", which literally translates to "the red dragon". It's also sometimes known as the "dragon of Cadwalader". Cadwalader was a king in the Middle Ages who was one of the first people to use the red dragon we recognise today as their emblem.
Quercus petraea is one of two Oaks that are native to the UK. It has been designated as the Welsh national tree, hence can be referred to as the Welsh Oak and was awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 2002.
Wales is known for its rich culture, lovely countryside, stunning coastal areas, and amazing adventures. It is also known for its heritage sites, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Blaenavon Industrial Landscape and Castles such as Conwy Castle and Caernarfon Castle.
What is the oldest symbol of Wales? Perhaps the best known as well as the oldest of the Welsh symbols, the red dragon features on the country's flag which has been around, unofficially, since the 1400s, which some believe makes it the oldest national flag in use today.
The proud and ancient battle standard of the Welsh is The Red Dragon (Y Ddraig Goch) and consists of a red dragon, passant (standing with one foot raised), on a green and white background.
The Spiral. The Spiral in Welsh Celtic symbols is believed to represent the sun's energy. Since it has been found on many carvings throughout Europe where the Celts travelled though, it may be meant to represent perpetual movement and migration.
This basic formula includes pork sausage, bacon, blood sausage, beans, a fried egg, and tomatoes, and then there are some distinctly Welsh additions. The full Welsh breakfast also includes extra bites like laverbread, cockles, and Glamorgan sausages.
Bara brith is a fruit loaf originating from rural Wales, where they used a mortar and pestle to grind the fresh sweet spices. Historically it was made with yeast and butter, though recently it is likely to be made with bicarbonate of soda and margarine.
The daffodil is the national flower of Wales and is traditionally worn on St David's Day, which celebrates Wales' patron saint, David (Dewi sant in Welsh), on 1 March every year.
Proudly sported every St. David's Day on 1st March and at every international rugby match, the leek is now widely recognised as the national symbol of Wales.
The Wales Flag, or Red Dragon, or Y Ddraig Goch, is the national flag of this constituent nation of the United Kingdom. The design – a large red dragon on a white and green background – was officially adopted in 1959.