Welsh in Australia


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Welsh are a people of Celtic origin. The Anglo-Saxon invasion of the island after the Roman departure around 400AD didn t affect one part of the island. That part is known as Wales. The language of the people there retained the original Celtic and Latin elements, while the rest of the island (England) went a different direction with the arrival of the Anglos, the Saxons, and later the Scandinavian invaders. Thus, English is now a West Germanic language while Welsh is a Celtic language.

Most live in Wales, UK. Their diaspora is primarily located in other English-speaking countries, such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States.


What Are Their Lives Like?

In Australia, there are special Welsh cultural associations to preserve their culture, give their people a chance to meet those with a similar background, and enjoy Welsh festivals. They have a men s choir that sings in the Welsh language.

The Welsh have many unique cultural practices, including the carving of 'love spoons' and the playing of the Celtic harp. They are very fond of their national sport -- Rugby.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Once proudly Evangelical, the Welsh have in recent decades lost their faith to the wave of commercialism and secularism that has over taken many "Western" countries.


What Are Their Needs?

The Welsh need a new revival that draws them into the loving arms of Jesus Christ.


Prayer Items

Pray for the Holy Spirit to move as powerfully among the Welsh as he did during the Welsh revival.
Pray for the Welsh to disciple others who will disciple many more.
Pray for a spiritual hunger that will give the Welsh people meaning and joy as they learn to walk with Christ.
Pray for Welsh followers of Christ to take the only savior to the lost in Australia.


Scripture Prayers for the Welsh in Australia.


References

https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Welsh_Diaspora
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_people
https://www.wawelshsociety.org.au/


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Welsh
People Name in Country Welsh
Alternate Names Cymraeg; Kala; Welsh Gypsy
Population this Country 49,000
Population all Countries 677,000
Total Countries 7
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 15905
ROP3 Code 110743
Country Australia
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Australia
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country Australia
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Australia
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 9.00 %)
62.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
38.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Welsh (49,000 speakers)
Language Code cym   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Welsh (49,000 speakers)
Language Code cym   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Welsh
Photo Source Amelia Black 
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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