Welsh Dragon

You'll probably see this flag flying in Cardiff. The Red Dragon of Wales (y ddraig goch), although perhaps of Chinese origin, was introduced to Britain by the Romans some eighteen hundred years ago.

 It is thought that the emblem was originally used as a military standard. In time this mythical beast developed into the flag of a nation. The Welsh may be the only people to have entered this millennium with the "same" flag as they entered the last one.

The Welsh flag is seen now more than ever before. Abroad you will see the Welsh flag still following the Welsh Regiments in the Falklands, in the Persian Gulf and in Bosnia. At home the Welsh flag can often be seen flying at Rugby matches and other national events.