Bro Goth agan Tasow is one of the anthem

Anthem

The term anthem means either a specific form of Anglican church music , or more generally, a song of celebration, usually acting as a symbol for a distinct group of people, as in the term "national anthem" or "sports anthem".-Etymology:The word is derived from the Greek via Old English , a word...

s of Cornwall

Cornwall

Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...

. It is sung to the same tune as the Welsh

Wales

Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...

 national anthem, Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau

Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau

Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau is the national anthem of Wales. The title – taken from the first words of the song – means "Old Land of My Fathers", usually rendered in English as simply "Land of My Fathers". The words were written by Evan James and the tune composed by his son, James James, both residents...

. The Breton

Brittany

Brittany is a cultural and administrative region in the north-west of France. Previously a kingdom and then a duchy, Brittany was united to the Kingdom of France in 1532 as a province. Brittany has also been referred to as Less, Lesser or Little Britain...

 anthem Bro Gozh ma Zadoù

Bro Gozh ma Zadoù

Bro Gozh ma Zadoù is the national anthem of Brittany. It is sung to the same tune as that of the national anthem of Wales, Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, and has similar words...

also uses the same tune.

The Song of the Western Men

The Song of the Western Men

"The Song of the Western Men" was written by Robert Stephen Hawker. It is also known by the title of "Trelawny".Hawker wrote the song in 1824, telling of events that took place in 1688. When the song first appeared many thought it to be a contemporary record of events, although in fact the song...

, more commonly known as Trelawny

The Song of the Western Men

"The Song of the Western Men" was written by Robert Stephen Hawker. It is also known by the title of "Trelawny".Hawker wrote the song in 1824, telling of events that took place in 1688. When the song first appeared many thought it to be a contemporary record of events, although in fact the song...

, is often considered to be the Cornish

Cornwall

Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...

 anthem as well, and as in Scotland

Scotland

Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...

, opinion is divided on the matter, and there is no official position. Trelawnys words are certainly more widely known amongst Cornish people

Cornish people

The Cornish are a people associated with Cornwall, a county and Duchy in the south-west of the United Kingdom that is seen in some respects as distinct from England, having more in common with the other Celtic parts of the United Kingdom such as Wales, as well as with other Celtic nations in Europe...

.

Lyrics

Bro goth agan tasow, dha flehes a'th car,

Gwlas ker an howlsedhes, pan vro yw dha bar?

War oll an norvys 'th on ni scollys a-les,

Mes agan kerensa yw dhis.

Chorus

Kernow! Kernow, y keryn Kernow;

An mor hedra vo yn fos dhis a-dro

Th on onan hag oll rag Kernow!

Gwlascor Myghtern Arthur, an Sens kens, ha'n Gral

Moy kerys genen nyns yw tiredh aral,

Ynnos sy pub carn, nans, menydh ha chi

A gews yn Kernowek dhyn ni.

Chorus

Yn tewlder an bal ha war donnow an mor,

Pan esen ow qwandra dre diryow tramor

Yn pub le pynag, hag yn keniver bro

Y treylyn colonnow dhiso.

Chorus

Translation

Old land of our fathers, your children love you!

Dear land of the west, what country is your equal?

Across the whole world, we are spread far and wide,

But our love is for you.

Chorus

Cornwall! Cornwall, we love Cornwall!

As long as the sea may be

As a wall around you,

We are one and all for Cornwall!

Kingdom of King Arthur

King Arthur

King Arthur is a legendary British leader of the late 5th and early 6th centuries, who, according to Medieval histories and romances, led the defence of Britain against Saxon invaders in the early 6th century. The details of Arthur's story are mainly composed of folklore and literary invention, and...

, ancient saints and the Grail,

No other land is more beloved by us;

In you every tor, valley, mountain and house

Speaks to us in Cornish.

In the darkness of the mine and on the waves of the sea,

When we are wandering through overseas lands

In whatever place, and in however many countries,

May we turn our hearts to you.

See also

• List of topics related to Cornwall
• Cornish language
  Cornish language
  Cornish is a Brythonic Celtic language and a recognised minority language of the United Kingdom. Along with Welsh and Breton, it is directly descended from the ancient British language spoken throughout much of Britain before the English language came to dominate...
  
  
• Culture of Cornwall
  Culture of Cornwall
  The culture of Cornwall forms part of the culture of the United Kingdom, but has some distinct customs, traditions and peculiarities. Cornwall, a non-metropolitan and ceremonial county of England, a duchy, and a Celtic nation, has many strong local traditions...
  
  
• Gorseth Kernow
  Gorseth Kernow
  Gorseth Kernow is a non-political Cornish organisation, which exists to maintain the national Celtic spirit of Cornwall in the United Kingdom.-History:...