Welsh in Australia
Photo Source:
Amelia Black
|
Send Joshua Project a map of this people group.
|
| People Name: | Welsh |
| Country: | Australia |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 49,000 |
| World Population: | 676,700 |
| Primary Language: | Welsh |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 62.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 9.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Anglo-Celt |
| Affinity Bloc: | Eurasian Peoples |
| Progress Level: |
|
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 Points
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.