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A Welsh Christian group is calling for the traditional Welsh dragon flag to be replaced by the cross of St David. A Welsh Christian group is calling for the traditional Welsh dragon flag to be ...
with early Welsh poetry from c.655 to 682AD and with King Arthur. But even today, the dragon is not totally unique as far as national flags are concerned. The flag of Bhutan features a fire ...
A group of Christians say Wales's national flag is "demonic" and should be changed. The Welsh Christian Party claims the red dragon on the nation's standard is at odds with the country's position ...
and why it features a red dragon? The answer is both old and new. Graham Bartram, of the Flag Institute, said: "The Welsh flag we know today - a large red dragon on a white and green background ...
We all know how indisputably cool the Welsh flag is. Most other nations have bands of colours or shapes symbolising their country, while we are represented by a massive fire-breathing dragon.
The Welsh dragon flag that we know and love today was adopted by Wales in 1959 but, prior to that, the country saw several flags used throughout its rich history. Now, some people are suggesting ...
We're talking of course about the Welsh flag, and the Welsh dragon that stands prominently at its heart. It represents the fierce pride we feel for the nation we call home and we aren't shy about ...
The first use of a dragon in connection with what is now Wales is thought to date from the 7th Century. It was only officially recognised as the Welsh national flag in 1959 but the version we know ...
THE Welsh flag has become a symbol of national pride for the country, with it's dragon appearing all over Wales. Rob Page's side have qualified for the World Cup for the first time in over 60 ...
Visit BBC Webwise for full instructions A look at history to explain why there is a dragon on the Welsh flag. Leafing through ancient historical documents and logging on to legends, we find out ...
and why it features a red dragon? The answer is both old and new. Graham Bartram, of the Flag Institute, said: "The Welsh flag we know today - a large red dragon on a white and green background ...