Презентация на тему по английскому языку National symbols of Wales

Red Dragon - 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.

is believed to date back to Arthurian legend when

Merlin had a vision of a red dragon (representing native Britons) fighting a white dragon (the Saxon invaders). The use of green and white refer to the colours of the House of Tudor, the 15th century royal family of Welsh origin.

the eve of a battle with the Saxons, to

wear leeks in their caps 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.

David's Day, due to the fact that it breaks

into blossom on that day. Interesting to note that one of the many Welsh names for a daffodil is "Cenhinen Bedr" which means "Peter's leek"

of wildlife in Wales

is the national tree of Wales

instrument of Wales. The harp has been used through

the ages as an accompaniment to folk-singing and dancing and as a solo instrument. Past Royal harpists include Catrin Finch.

the Prince of Wales

 It consists of three white ostrich feathers

emerging from a gold coronet. A ribbon below the coronet bears the motto Ich dien( "I serve")

for its own badge. The national sport is often

considered rugby union, though football is very popular too.