Student e-news - February 2007
February 2007
Well, Croeso I Gymru - or, perhaps more familiar: Welcome to Wales!
The Welsh language is notoriously challenging for English speakers, but it's worth the
effort to give the words and culture of this mountainous, mythic country a chance.
American and the world know the Welsh well: of the signers of the US Declarlation of
Independence, at least six were Welsh. The New York Times was co-founded by
George L. Jones, son of a Welsh weaver. And Mount Everest, the highest summit in the
world, was named after a Welshman, Colonel Sir George Everest.
New York celebrates a week of all things Welsh during Wales Week 2007 - but if you
can't join the merriment, read on for some tidbits on Welsh music, literature, and
sports.
Enjoy!
From left: Welsh dragon, Wales, credit: britainonview; Welsh rugby team, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales, credit: britainonview/Rod Edwards; Welsh flag, Wales, credit: britainonview.
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Barafundle Bay, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Image credit: britainonview.
If you can't get to Wales, why not let Wales come to you?
Wales descends on New York from Thursday, February 22 to
Saturday, March 3. From rugby matches telecast throughout
the city (France v. Wales during the Six Nations tournament)
to selections from the Cardiff Film Festival, Wales Week 2007
is a treat for the senses. Celebrate the best of Welsh art and
culture, business and education, and stick around for the
lighting of the Empire State Building in the colors of Wales -
green, red, and white on March 1st for St. David's Day. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
It's love at first listen for the new music streaming out of
Wales: young talent, from classical to indie, is on the rise,
offering sounds that are anything but ordinary. And it's not
just the music - contemporary Welsh literature is rich with
writers and poets whose work is inventive, inspired and
imaginative. If the dramatic arts are more your cup of tea,
don't miss the Hoipolloi Theater Group present their play,
'Floating,' during Wales Week 2007. The "charming, surreal,
warm-hearted" production is just the tip of the iceberg -
because when it comes to the Welsh arts scene, there's so
much to see, and so little time.
Welsh band the Heights. Image credit: Jamie Beeden. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Welsh rugby team lined up before the start of match with South Africa. Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales. Image credit: britainonview.
The thrill of victory. The deafening roar of fans. The
exhaustive, addictive joy of competition. The Brits love their
sports, from rugby and football to cricket and snooker, and
joining them is a great way to meet people and make friends.
Don't worry if you're unfamiliar with the ins and outs of
'rugger' and cricket - our Student Life pages offer an
overview of the UK university sports scene, from 'on the
pitch' jargon to essential questions and answers. The 'pitch'
is a unique window into British culture, and whether you're a
show stealer or a spectator extraordinaire, there's a place for
you - so lace up your trainers and let the games begin. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
http://www.godowales.com
Wales is a seriously inspirational experience, small in size yet
big in personality. It's the friendly green hilly bit on the
western side of Britain, about 2 hours west of London by rail
or by road.
Three National Parks, 750 miles of coastline, more castles per
square mile than anywhere else in the world. And some great nights out : the pubs provide a warm, friendly atmosphere,
and the clubs offer everything from flashy mainstream to
seaty indie...
Wales is Britain's sports and activity capital. Choose walking,
world class mountain biking, or exhilarating adventure sports
like wakeboarding, coasteering and canyoning.
So why waste time - Go Do Wales.
For more information visit www.godowales.com and order
your free copy of the Wales Mini Rough Guide or telephone
1-800-462-2748 or email walesinfo@visitbritain.org.
Wales youth.
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