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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.
The Welsh (Welsh: Cymry) are a nation native to Wales who share a common ancestry, history and culture. [10] Wales is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. The majority of people living in Wales are British citizens. [11] In Wales, the Welsh language (Welsh: Cymraeg) is protected by law. [12]
English immigration to Wales is another point of contention. From 1979 to 1994, the Welsh militant group Meibion Glyndŵr (English: Sons of (Owain) Glyndŵr) firebombed 300 English-owned homes in Wales. In 1989, the group attempted arson against several estate agents in Wales and England, and against the offices of the Conservative Party in ...
The future of sport and culture in Wales is under threat with the nation near the bottom of European league tables on public spending, politicians have warned. "Relentless" cash cuts have left ...
Culture by city in Wales (6 C) Culture by county in Wales (1 C) A. Adaptations of works by Welsh writers (2 C, 3 P) Animal breeds originating in Wales (6 C, 1 P)
[5] Children in Wales are still given New Year's money on this day as part of the Calennig tradition. 14 January Hen Galan (Old New Year) Informal The Mari Lwyd ("Grey Mare") is a horse-figure that is carried from door to door by wassail-singing groups during Hen Galan (Old New Year) celebrations in some communities in Wales. [6] [7] [8] 25 January
The UK Government's Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is the responsible department representing the UK's general compliance with the convention to UNESCO. [8] Nominating sites and co-ordinating directly to UNESCO is reserved to the UK Government, however the powers to oversee, protect and manage historic sites is devolved to Wales.
The Weekend Rumble Music Festival [5]Tafwyl (Cardiff Castle) [13]; Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod [14]; Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau [15]; Royal Welsh Show [16] [17] ...