ANGLAIS - WALES PRESENTATION (2nd)

LANGUAGE & HERITAGE

Wales

Welsh is a Celtic language primarily spoken in Wales, which is the country we will study. It is the traditional language of Wales but was supplanted in large part by English, becoming a minority language in the early 20th century. While Welsh and English share some vocabulary and grammatical structures, but they are different languages. English speakers may be able to understand some Welsh words or phrases, but they would not be able to understand Welsh fluently without learning the language.

LANGUAGE

WELSH

HERITAGE & CULTURE

The emblem of Wales

The red dragon is the principal symbol of national identity and pride, personifying the fearlessness of the Welsh nation. The dragon is also first referenced in literature in so far as symbol of the people in the Historia Brittonum. As an emblem, the red dragon of Wales has been used since the reign of Cadwaladr, King of Gwynedd, and is present on the national flag of Wales, which became an official flag in 1959.

Saint David's Day & Anthem

The day is celebrated by schools and cultural societies across Wales, and customs include the wearing of a leek or a daffodil, wich are

two national emblems of Wales. It's important to insist the fact that this day is very important for Welsh people.

"Land of My Fathers" Anthem

hERITAGE & CULTURE

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Léonie BENKATTI