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Feb 5, 2022 · ‘Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau’ – or ‘Land Of My Fathers’ in English – is Wales’ rambunctious national anthem. But what do the lyrics mean, and who wrote them? Here’s everything you need to know about Wales’ national song, from its composer to its lyrics and English translation.
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" Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau " (Welsh pronunciation: [heːn wlaːd və n̥adai̯]) is the unofficial national anthem of Wales. The title, taken from the first words of the song, means "The Old Land of My Fathers" in Welsh, usually rendered in English as simply " Land of My Fathers ".
Dec 12, 2019 · Always sung in Welsh, the anthem is played at any sort of official gathering, from sporting events to government conferences. In this article, you will find not only the words for the Welsh national anthem, but you will also discover the rich history behind it.
Aug 9, 2022 · Although it’s not officially recognised, ‘Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau’ is widely considered to be Wales’s national anthem. However, Wales is part of the United Kingdom so the official national anthem is ‘God Save the Queen’.
'Land of My Fathers' – or 'Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau' in Welsh – is Wales's exuberant national anthem, which you'll recognise from many major rugby matches during the World Cup or Six Nations. But what are its lyrics and who was the composer behind this famous tune? Sorry, the video player failed to load. (Error Code: 100013)
The Welsh national anthem is now synonymous with Welsh sporting events, particularly rugby and football internationals, and every time the song reaches its apex, the hairs of the nation stand on end. The melody of the song is even replicated in the Cornish and Breton anthems.
Oct 21, 2024 · Though it has never been officially recognized as the national anthem of Wales, Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau gradually earned this status through widespread use. Its influence even extended beyond Wales, with the melody being adopted for the Cornish anthem Bro Goth agan Tasow and the Breton anthem Bro Gozh ma Zadoù.