So...
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus!
(Had to google it of course. Several of my classmates told me what it was today so looks about right)
Wikipedia:
St. David (Welsh: Dewi Sant) was born towards the end of the fifth century. He was a scion of the royal house of Ceredigion, and founded a Celtic monastic community at Glyn Rhosyn (The Vale of Roses) on the western headland of Pembrokeshire (Sir Benfro), at the spot where St David's Cathedral stands today. David's fame as a teacher and ascetic spread throughout the Celtic world. His foundation at Glyn Rhosin became an important Christian shrine, and the most important centre in Wales. The date of Dewi Sant's death is recorded as 1 March, but the year is uncertain – possibly 588. As his tearful monks prepared for his death St David uttered these words: 'Brothers be ye constant. The yoke which with single mind ye have taken, bear ye to the end; and whatsoever ye have seen with me and heard, keep and fulfil'.
To be fair, this year I didn't notice it too much, which is a shame really. Last year I remember going into town and tasting Welsh cakes with chocolate on. Very sweet I must admit.
The water in Swansea Castle square is coloured red, which I think is pretty cool. This year they did it coming up to the Wales vs. England game (rugby). Where Wales won!
I actually miss celebrating 17th of May, Norway's National Independence Day. This is going to be my second year out of the country, feels a bit sad, but at the same time we are 110 Norwegians in Swansea. So the patriotic feeling is definitely present.
Last year we went to the pub and stood up and sang the national anthem in the pub. Everyone around clapped when we'd finished!
His Majesty The King's Guard; the Royal Guards doing Michael Jacksons Thriller. Priceless!
Today's song: Coldplay - Paradise
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