In general, the whole of the UK is characterized by its own unique culture, traditions and symbols.The same can be said of the Principality of Wales, because it is an integral part of it.At the same time it should be noted that a very popular throughout the region for centuries was the use of attributes of the dragons.Flag of Wales, which are located below the photo, was no exception.
image and color
Currently, the national symbol of Wales is a fabric with horizontal stripes of white and green, which is applied to the image of a red dragon.The literal translation from Welsh flag name is translated - "Red Dragon."Despite the fact that it was officially recognized in 1959, this symbol of the locals started to use during the Roman Empire.Many monarchs are very impressed and also a combination of these colors.
first official mention
Flag of Wales for the first time officially mentioned in the literature in 1200.This manuscript was the legend "Llidd and Llevelis", which narrated about how Britain was able to get rid of the two dragons that fought each other all the time.They suffer all the inhabitants of the state.According to legend, people dug a hole, which is then filled with honey.She lure dragons who got drunk and fell asleep, and then right there were buried.Some time later, they managed to escape, and the fight continued.As a result, the red dragon was stronger and destroyed white.The first of these saw the Welsh royal subjects, while the second - the Saxons (the people that took the time many islands).This commemoration is very good, so a red dragon, and has appeared on national symbols.However, this is just a legend.
Origin
As of today there is no one officially recognized versions of how there was a flag of Wales.Many Welsh researchers suggest that the red dragon has long been symbol of ancient warriors.Despite this, most historians argue that this emblem was brought to the British Isles during the time of the Roman conquest.With regard to the combination of cloth green and white, it is this combination was first used Welsh prince Llywelyn, and later used the Tudor dynasty.
Historical changes
Throughout its history, the flag of Wales was repeatedly partially modified.For example, as of 1807 the red dragon on the national symbol located on a green hill, is located on a white field.More than a century later, in 1953, the so-called neighborhood have been replaced by a field of green and white.It applied crowned shield and the dragon is still the same.
Coat
As of today, no formal action Wales coat of arms.Its role in the country carries the royal sign, which was approved at the legislative level.It is used in all local laws and regulations.Sign is lined with a four-field shield.Each of them are images of lions.Two of them are in the red box, and the same - to gold.
unofficial symbol
As in many other countries, not only the coat of arms and flag of Wales are national symbols of the country.Apart from them, the people invented for itself here still unofficial sign.These are considered to be in the Principality of leeks.There are two versions of why this plant was chosen Welsh.According to the first of them, in times of protracted warrior residents fastened it on their hats.This made it possible to prevent assassinations and associates obtain victory in battle.There is another version.According to her, in times of famine, the Welsh had no choice but to eat this plant.However, many residents of the country celebrated its finest nutritional and taste qualities.
Despite this, the majority of its unofficial symbol of the Welsh daffodil is called.The fact that he begins to bloom just in the Saint David's Day.However, this does not interfere with the locals, even in this celebration to wear clothes leek sprig.
paradox
Throughout the period of development of the country flag of Wales (images and photos of different eras are a case in point) has undergone minor changes.Untouchable thus remained only the basic color and the dragon.Such an experiment was brought to an end in 1959 when the flag was officially recognized.Despite this, Wales remains the only representative of Great Britain, whose character is not the flag of United Kingdom.This paradox can not but cause an abundance of criticism and disturbances of the region.
