National symbols of Wales

Updated on Dec 24, 2024

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The national symbols of Wales include a diversity of official and unofficial images and other symbols.

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Patriotic anthems for "the land of Song" include the national anthem "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" (English: Land of My Fathers), "Men of Harlech", the national hymn "Cwm Rhondda", (English: Bread of heaven) "Delilah", "Calon Lan" and "Sosban Fach".

Traditional Welsh costume, such as the Welsh hat and bedgown, is now recognised as the national dress of Wales. It was originally worn by rural women throughout Europe and Britain, it survived longest in Wales up until the 1880s. Today it is worn by women at events such as Royal visits, by choirs, at church and chapel, for photographs and occasionally at eisteddfodau. It was first worn by girls as a celebration on Saint David's Day just before the First World War.

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