Family and kinship are extremely important to the Walsh who lavish affection on their children. Most families of today have between one and three children. Welsh families spend a lot of time at home. Special occasions are spent with members of the extended family. However, life in rural areas tends to be very insular. On Sunday, many people attend church; afterward they have Sunday dinner, the most important meal of the week. For ordinary casual and formal occasions, the Welsh wear typical Western-style clothing.

　　Dating from the 18th century, one of the most popular aspects of traditional Welsh culture is the National Eisteddfod, a festival in which performers compete. The festival is held annually but alternates between North and South Wales. Participants compete in all aspects of music, literature, drama and art during one week in August. In addition, there are a series of dramatic performances and concerts all conducted in the Welsh language with simultaneous English translations.

　　贝德格勒特文化背景

　　贝德格勒特是威尔士的一个民间故事，故事的主人公是一只舍命救主人的义犬。事实上，威尔士有一个小镇的名字就叫贝德格勒特，为的是纪念这只狗的英雄事迹。威尔士的文化里充满了神话与传说。例如，这个国家的象征就是火龙，一种神话中的动物。在威尔士的民族传统中，每座山、每条河、每个湖、还有很多农场和村庄的历史都确实跟仙女，魔法或者恐怖怪兽的传奇有关系。

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