The leek. Before there was the daffodil, there was the humble leek. This root vegetable is so well established as part of Welsh culture that wearing a leek to signify you come from Wales is noted as an 'ancient tradition' in William Shakespeare's Henry V, first performed in the 16th century.
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.
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.
Why is the leek a Welsh symbol? Legend has it that St David ordered his soldiers to wear leeks on their helmets during a battle against the Saxons during the sixth century, while the Battle of Crecy, in 1346, featured loyal and brave Welsh archers who fought in a field of leeks.
The leek became a national symbol of Wales after the Battle of Crécy when Welsh archers fought against French soldiers in a leek field in Northern France. The leek was worn in the caps of welsh people to remember the bravery of the archers which became an annual tradition on St David's Day (1st March).
As an emblem, the red dragon (Welsh: Y Ddraig Goch) of Wales has been used since the reign of Cadwaladr, King of Gwynedd from around 655AD and is present on the national flag of Wales, which became an official flag in 1959.
The leek. Before there was the daffodil, there was the humble leek. This root vegetable is so well established as part of Welsh culture that wearing a leek to signify you come from Wales is noted as an 'ancient tradition' in William Shakespeare's Henry V, first performed in the 16th century.
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.
With roots stretching below and branches stretching up to the heavens, this Welsh Celtic symbol the Tree of Life, encompasses life on earth. It stands for the unbreakable bonds each of us has along with the natural world in a network that is linked completely together.
Notes: 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.
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.
Red kite, often considered to be the national bird of Wales.
We are The Royal Welsh, loyal to our Royal Welsh family and proud of our history. We live by our motto, Gwell Angau na Chywilydd: Death rather than Dishonour.
The Dara Knot
The Dara Knot (AKA the Celtic Shield Knot) is the most notable Celtic symbol for strength and it's intertwined with the ancient oak tree. The word 'Dara' comes from the Gaelic word 'Doire', which translates to 'Oak Tree'.
Blodyn is the Welsh word for flower and blodau is the plural (flowers).
The red dragon, or “Y Ddraig Goch” in the native tongue, is a symbol of all things Welsh. Sitting front and centre on the national flag, it has proudly posed as the national animal for thousands of years.
The current flag was officially adopted in 1959, and is based on an old royal badge used by British kings and queens since Tudor times. The red dragon itself has been associated with Wales for centuries, and as such, the flag is claimed to be the oldest national flag still in use.
Also known as the Triquetra, the Celtic Friendship Knot depicts a circle interwoven with a never-ending three-pointed symbol.
Spirit of '58
Others have pointed out the yellow is the colour of the daffodil (a national symbol of Wales). The merchandise celebrated Wales's new 'golden generation' of football players and renewed international success.
Wales; famous for its rugged coastline, mountainous National Parks and not forgetting the Celtic Welsh language. It's a pretty cool country to live in or to visit. Firstly, not only does it have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the Welsh people are known as one of the friendliest.
Introduction. Red or scarlet cloaks are often associated with the Welsh National Costume but they were rare in Wales before the 1860s. Before that decade, red cloaks were more common in England and blue was more common in Wales.