WALES

LET'S LEARN ABOUT WALES

WALES

The Welsh name for Wales is Cymru. Wales’ motto is “Cymru am byth” which means Wales Forever. Wales is a part of the United Kingdom and is bordered by England in the east. Wales has a population of around 3 million people.

LETS FIND OUT ABOUT WALES.

CARDIFF

SNOWDONIA

LAKE BALA

SAINT DAVID

FOOD

NATIONAL SYMBOLS

CASTLES

MYTHICAL CREATURES

RUGBY

NATIONAL COSTUME

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MERLIN

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EISTEDFOD

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GAMES

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SOME WELSH PHRASES

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THE LONGEST NAME

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CARDIFF

It is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the city centre of Cardiff, Wales. The original motte and bailey castle was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd-century Roman fort. The castle was commissioned either by William the Conqueror

The largest city in Wales is Cardiff which is also the capital. The city was recognised as the capital of Wales on 20th December 1955 Carddiff Castle is a major tourist attraction and is situated in the centre of the city

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BALA LAKE

Bala Lake, or Llyn Tegid ([ˈɬɨ̞n ˈtɛɡɨd]), is a large freshwater glacial lake in Gwynedd, Wales. The River Dee, which has its source on the slopes of Dduallt in the mountains of Snowdonia, feeds the 3.7 miles (6.0 km) long by 0.5 miles (0.8 km) wide lake. It was the largest natural body of water in Wales even before its level was raised by Thomas Telford to provide water for the Ellesmere Canal (later Llangollen Canal).

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sNOWDON

The mountain has been described a s the busiest in the U.K. and in 2022 it was climbed by 543,541 walkers. The summit can also be reached by the Snowdownian Mountain Railway.which carried 98'567 passengers in 2021

Snowdon or Yr Wyddfa is a mountain in Snowdonia in the North Wales. It has an elevation of 1'085 metres which makes it the highest mountain in Wales

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Truquito: La interactividad es la pieza clave para captar el interés y la atención de tus estudiantes. Un genially es interactivo porque tu grupo explora y se relaciona con él.

The flag of Wales incorporates a RED DRAGON with the Tudor colours of green and white .

Leeks and daffodils are the national emblems for Wale

WELSH FOOD

WELSH CAKES

WELSH RAREBIT

CAWL

They are a traditional sweet bread from Wales. They are cooked on a griddle rather than baked in the oven.

A traditional Welsh rarebit consists of a savoury melted cheese sauce of grated sharp cheddar cheese; egg, butter; Worcestershire sauce.

Cawl ¡s a traditional soup made with lamb, leeks, carrots, potatoes and nabo.

SAINT DAVID

500 - 589

Saint David (Welsh: Dewi Sant; c. 500 – c. 589) was a Welsh bishop of Mynyw (now St Davids) during the 6th century. He is the patron saint of Wales. David was a native of Wales, and tradition has preserved a relatively large amount of detail about his life. His birth date, however, is uncertain: suggestions range from 462 to 512. He is traditionally believed to be the son of Saint Non and the grandson of Ceredig ap Cunedda, king of Ceredigion. The Welsh annals placed his death 569 years after the birth of Christ, but Phillimore's dating revised this to 601.

DYTH GWYL DEWI HAPUS!

Mythical creatures

The Red Dragon

Coblynau

Water Horse Ceffyl Dwr

The Coblynau inhabits mines and guids miners to the coal. Described as tiny men in miners' clothes, they are generally liked by miners and odten give a warning "knocking" sound before a disaster.

The Water Horse or Ceffyl Dwr lives in lakes, streams and rivers. In North Wales she is feared, but in South Wales she appears more friendly.

Legend has it that the Red Dragon was peaceful and lived in Wales until one day a White Dragon arived and the fighting began.

CASTLES in wales

There are more than 600 castles in Wales. Some have been lived in continuously for a thousand years, while others are romantic ruins. Many are native Welsh castles, built by Welsh royal dynasties, often in very beautiful places. The biggest were built by Normans following their invasion in 1066.

RUGBY

RUGBY is a ball game that is played on a grassy field. Players score points by carrying the ball across the goal line or kicking it through the goal posts. This is called a TRY. The team that has most points wins.

Rugby was invented in England in the 1800s. Today it is played throughout the world. It is most popular in Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

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SONGS

eisteddfod

POETRY

The word eisteddfod means “sitting together” or “gathering”, and eisteddfodau are cultural gatherings of all sizes, usually conducted in the Welsh language, involving a variety of contests and performances.

The Eisteddfod is a festival with competitions for music, poetry, and other art forms in Wales. Many Eisteddfodau are held and celebrated each year. They are a fantastic part of Welsh culture. The Welsh language is celebrated in the Eisteddfod traditions to help people feel connected to it.

The origins of the Eisteddfod can be traced back 1176, however, there is a legend according to Hywel Teifi Edwards, a Welsh academic and historian, that the first Eisteddfod took place during the 6th century in Conwy for the king at the time Maelgwn Gwynedd.

DANCES

MERLIN

Merlin was probably first written about in Welsh legend. His story is based on parts of several different real and fictional characters.

Merlin is a legendary character. He is best known as the wizard in the Arthurian legends. He was King Arthur's advisor and mentor.

Merlin was an adviser to several kings in the Arthurian legend, including Arthur and his father, Uther Pendragon. He advised Uther to set up the Order of the Round Table which was the group of knights who later served Arthur. Using his powers, Merlin helped King Uther to meet Ygerne (also spelled Igraine), Arthur’s mother. Once Arthur was born, Merlin took the baby to be raised away from his parents. After Uther died, Merlin said that the next king would be the man who could remove the legendary sword Excalibur from a stone. Many knights failed to remove the sword, but Arthur succeeded. Merlin then helped Arthur to claim the throne.

NATIONAL COSTUME

SOME WELSH PHRASES

I'M SORRY!

GOODBYE!

WELL DONE!

THE LONGEST PLACE NAME IN THE u.K.

It translates into English as St Mary's Church in the Hollow of the White Hazel near a Rapid Whirlpool and the Church of St. Tysilio near the Red Cave. The village was given this long name as a publicity stunt to bring people to the village in the Victorian era of railway tourism. The stunt was successful.

GAMES

COLOURS

FOOD

DAYS OF THE WEEK

Did you know that there are over 600 castles in Wales

Daffodils and Leeks

National Symbols of Wales

Legend claims that the 7th century king of Gwynedd, Cadwaladr, ordered his men to strap a leek to their armour to help distinguish them from the enemy in the heat of battle

• The daffodil is the National Flower of Wales and is worn on Saint David's Day, March 1st