Passionate about Wales – Land of my Fathers. The Land of Song, Mountains, Myths and Legends, Stunning Scenery, and so much more:
Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, enwogion o fri;
Ei gwrol ryfelwyr, gwladgarwyr tra mâd,
Tros ryddid gollasant eu gwaed.
Tra môr yn fur i’r bur hoff bau,
O bydded i’r heniaith barhau.
Pob dyffryn, pob clogwyn, i’m golwg sydd hardd;
Trwy deimlad gwladgarol, mor swynol yw si
Ei nentydd, afonydd, i mi.
Tra môr yn fur i’r bur hoff bau,
O bydded i’r heniaith barhau.
Mae hen iaith y Cymry mor fyw ag erioed,
Ni luddiwyd yr awen gan erchyll law brad,
Na thelyn berseiniol fy ngwlad.
Tra môr yn fur i’r bur hoff bau,
O bydded i’r heniaith barhau.”
The song is usually sung in Welsh but here is a version in English, sung by Paul Robeson.
Land Of My Fathers
“Dear land of my fathers, whose glories were told
By bard and by minstrel who loved thee of old;
Dear country whose sires, that their sons might be free,
Have suffered and perished for thee!
Wales! Wales! Land of mist and wild,
Where’er I roam,
Though far from my home,
The mother is calling her child.
The Lords of great Snowdon in brave days of yore
For thee fought for freedom by Mona’s green shore
Their courage undaunted inspires all our lays
Our harps ere resound to their praise.
Wales! Wales! Land of mist and wild,
Where’er I roam,
Though far from my home,
The mother is calling her child
Wales! Wales! Land of mist and wild,
Where’er I roam,
Though far from my home,
The mother is calling her child.”
[“Snowdon” is the highest mountain in Wales, “Mona” is the original name for the Isle of Anglesey/Ynys Mon, an island off the coast of North Wales. “Yore” is an older term for old, “lays” is an older term for songs.]
Wonderful Wales:
Welcome to My World 
extraordinary beautiful land, especially since you could capture all the wide open spaces and the impressive sky. Beautiful, simply nothing else to add.
Thank you, Inese, for your lovely message. I very much appreciate it. Many blessings.
Amazing photos and excellent videos. Thank you very much for sharing 🌹💓
Thank you so much.
You are welcome 🌹💓
Thank you so much for sharing the music. The Anthem, sung both at the Royal Albert Hall and the game brought tears to my eyes, it was so stirring. I was always a huge fan of Paul Robeson but I’ve never heard him singing this before. Wonderful! And your pictures of Wales are gorgeous!
I’m so pleased you like the music, Sue. You felt the emotion as I do. The photos are from the archives, as Autumn has not yet arrived here in North Wales. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that she’s going to be a colourful one.
Beautiful photographs, the one of the heart on the beach in Porthmadog brought back memories of such a wonderful day.
I am waiting for the leaves to start changing colour now . nothing much happening at the moment.
Autumn is here now and I hope we have a brilliant display of colour from the the trees and foliage.
Capel Celyn is now open to the public, it was on the welsh news last week.
Glad your days are full and productive , having peace of mind is bringing wonderful results for you.
Enjoy every day and take care of yourself.
Juliexx
Thank you, Julie. Lovely to hear from you. I’m looking forward to the Autumn colours too. Hopefully we’ll be able to get out on some field trips.
Yes, I saw the article on the Welsh news re Capel Celyn. A trip there would be good also.
Hope all is well with you.
Incredible photos of amazing sights you must be just breathless all the time you are taking them
So very good to see you here again. I’ve missed you!
I’m so sorry for the delay in replying, dear Eddie. I’ve just found your comment in Spam!! Thank you so much for your lovely message. You are so kind. I’m very glad we’ve met up again. Many blessings.
Not to worry my friend. Your kindness more
than makes up for any tardiness. hugs, Eddie
In your comment, whenever I click on wlaesforevercymru, I get “no longer exists.” I suggest you get in touch with WP support. It’s probably a minor detail. But it can make you lose traffic.
I will contact them. Yes. Thank you for helping me.
I didn’t do much.
You brought the problem to my attention. And then you supported me while we tried to sort it. That means a lot to me.
Glad to be of help.
Thank you.
Some splendid views there!
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Thank you very much, Graham. I love the little icons.
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Ein liebevolles Portrait vom ‘Land meiner Väter’ mit einmaligen Naturlandschaften, Gewässern und speziellen Farben. Und die Hymne kenne ich vom Fussball, habe ich doch die Nationalmannschaft Wales im TV auch schon spielen gesehen. Alles Gute und Segen für dich. Gib auf dich Acht.
Vielen Dank, Ernst, für Ihre schöne Nachricht und Ihren Segen. Du bist so nett. Segne dich, mein Freund.
Thank you very much, Ernst, for your lovely message and blessings. You are so kind. Bless you, my friend.
Your country is gorgeous!
Thank you, Donna. It’s a lovely place to live.
The song is beautiful in the different versions. I especially liked the foot ballers singing it with the crowd.
Yes it is a rousing rendition. My mum used to love Paul Robeson and I was quite taken with him when I heard him singing the Welsh anthem yesterday.
He has a wonderful voice. The choir would be fantastic to experience live.
Yes indeed. That would be something else. I find this music so inspiring.
Beautiful post, and gorgeous photos.
Alison 💕
Thank you, Alison. The idea came to me in the early hours of Friday morning. I hope to post more along that line. My homeland is one of my greatest passions. And it truly is the Land of Song.
so beautiful, fascinated all photographs, what amazing colours… fresh air and clearity amazing. Thank you, Blessing and Happiness, Love, nia
Thank you, dear Nia. I’m glad you liked them.
Incredible, beautiful photos. I’ll have to listen to the anthems when I’m home.
Thank you, Timothy. Turn the sound up when you listen to all 3 versions of the Welsh Anthem. I’ve had them on full blast today!
I will.
Such a wonderful ode to Wales and ah your images…. 🙏🌻🤗
I agree with Tim and Marina, Incredible photos and the three renditions of Land of my Fathers brought tears to my eyes. You bring the beauty of Wales to my kitchen table – I feel that I’m there with you. Sending many thanks along with my hugs!
Thank you, Rebecca, for you lovely message. Hugs and blessings from Wales.
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Thank you so much, Marina. You’re so kind.
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