Welsh Traditions
This red creature, featured on the Welsh flag, is said to symbolize strength and has roots in ancient Celtic mythology.
Dragon
What does Croeso mean?
Welcome
This city grew from a Roman fort and became Wales’s capital in 1955.
Cardiff
This mountain range contains the highest peak in Wales
Snowdonia
A towering second‑row, he captained the British & Irish Lions on their 2009 tour to South Africa.
Alun Wyn Jones
This traditional Welsh wooden gift, often carved with symbols of love, was historically made by young men for their sweethearts.
lovespoon
What does Shwmae mean?
Hello
This symbol, worn on St David’s Day, may have been used by Welsh soldiers to distinguish themselves in battle.
leek
At 886 metres, this mountain in the Brecon Beacons is the highest in South Wales
Pen y Fan
The long‑serving Swansea midfielder who captained Wales at Euro 2020
Joe Allen
Welsh culture’s oldest continuous festival celebrates literature, music, and performance and includes the crowning of a Bard.
Eisteddfod
What does Cwm mean?
Valley
Once the largest town in Wales, this ironworking powerhouse was nicknamed “the Iron Capital of the World.
Merthyr Tydfil
This northern town is famous for the Great Orme and a Victorian seafront.
Llandudno
The oldest Welsh football club, founded in 1864.
Wrexham AFC
At Christmas, this eerie Welsh custom involves a decorated horse skull being carried from house to house while singing and rhyming.
Mari Lwyd
What does Eira mean?
Snow
This North Wales town led the 19th‑century slate export trade through its famous docks
Bangor
The steelworks in this town is one of the largest in Europe.
Port Talbot
Known for his ferocious tackling, this No. 7 from Bridgend became Wales’ youngest captain in 2007
Sam Warburton
This winter custom in rural Wales involved young men performing songs and verses door‑to‑door while a decorated frame called a gwrach was carried
plygain carolling
What does Y Wlad mean?
The land
This Neolithic burial chamber near Newport features a 40‑ton capstone and is older than the pyramids.
Pentre Ifan
This coastal national park is the only one in the UK primarily created for protecting a coastline.
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
He carried the Welsh flag into the opening ceremony as part of Team GB at Beijing 2008
Geraint Thomas