Проект учащегося по английскому языку "Интересные факты об Уэльсе"

S ymbols of W ales

Mamoyan Edgar 6-A

Teacher : Mamaeva L.N.

National Symbols

The country is represented by the symbol of the red Welsh Dragon, which is depicted on the national flag. The flag of Wales, brought to Britain by Romans, is one of the oldest in the world. Other symbols of the country are leeks and daffodils.

Daffodil

These are usually worn on St. David’s Day, which is celebrated on the 1st of March. The Welsh for leek (the original national emblem) is Cenhinen, while the Welsh for daffodil is Chenhinen Pedr. Over the years they became confused until the daffodil was adopted as a second emblem of Wales.

Leek

According to legend St. David advised the Britons on the eve of a battle with the Saxons, to wear leeks on their cups so as to easily distinguish friend from foe. This helped to secure a great victory. Today Welsh people around the world wear leeks on St. David’s Day. It is also a surviving tradition that soldiers in the Welsh regiments eat a raw leek on St. David’s Day.

Flag of Wales

Flag of Wales Flag of Wales is a red dragon on white and green background. Was granted official status in 1959, but the dragon itself has been associated with Wales for centuries. Some say it’s the oldest national flag still in use, and that it was used by King Arthur and other ancient Celtic leaders.

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