Bannau Brycheiniog: an old name for a new way to be

[@CraftyOldGit]

Wow, I only came to find out how to pronounce Bannau Brycheiniog and heard this powerful piece spoken by Michael Sheen. You'd need a heart of stone not to be moved by this.

[@tastypymp1287]

Michael Sheen is a vile woke shill.

[@tastypymp1287]

Or a mind of reason.

[@markwhalebone751]

Ditto

[@RoboCatTrainer]

Same! & i hope more English people do the same, our history of colonialism is awful but maybe we can reduce that impact just a small ammount by embracing our former territories when they embrace their natural identity. It wont solve (or absolve) our past but it would be wonderful if we started to champion this happening. Ive probably explained that wrongly but i hope folks understand the thought x

[@RoboCatTrainer]

@@benjiman_OBE thank you! It fills my heart with gladness that theres someone who agrees with me! Have a wonderful day x

[@alibrown6268]

I love Michael Sheen, so inspiring. Way to go Wales 👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@hilaryorme7057]

My granddaughter is a volunteer youth warden in the Bannau. The management plan is a wonderful opportunity to conserve this beautiful area and to put right the damage that has been done. She repairs gates and pathways, puts up bird / bat boxes and conserves peat bogs .We can all make a difference in small ways.👏👏👏

[@MsZoeSings]

Da iawn! She sounds like she's doing wonderful work. Diolch i dy wyres.

[@tastypymp1287]

You can achieve all that without a name change.

[@bernarendefmarn4429]

​@Tasty Pymp The name was changed by the colonisers in the 1700. Bannau Brycheiniog is an attempt to undo a name change.

[@Jack-bs6zb]

Stop using English!

[@hilaryorme7057]

@@elyrexo It is the original name of the area.

[@bannaubrycheiniog1329]

I chose the Username 5 years ago. Beautiful area

[@bannaubrycheiniog1329]

@@tastypymp1287 trolling in 2023, how sad

[@tastypymp1287]

@Bannau Brycheiniog Was it more acceptable, or even fashionable, in 2022 perhaps?

[@bannaubrycheiniog1329]

@@tastypymp1287 my last reply to you, you're on every post. Get a life.

[@Bernaren60]

My user name is nicer

[@34547]

@@Bernaren60 😂😂😂

[@louthegiantcookie]

I am English, but I think this is nice. I understand the concept of a lingua franca, but a people should have a language and identity, it needs to be guarded and preserved. And Wales is a very old nation, with such a unique culture. It's nice to see how passionate Mr. Sheen is in regards to his nation, I admire his patriotism!

[@tastypymp1287]

I'm English 'but'... Why 'but'?

[@Vortigan07]

Isn't patriotism a curious thing in The UK? Scottish, Irish and Welsh, great! English? Ooooo can you feel the tension in the air?!

[@louthegiantcookie]

@@tastypymp1287 Because for some reason some other English people take issue when Welsh people want to speak Welsh in Wales. We are like the Scots, the Irish and the Welsh in that many of us have a deep love for our nation, so why these hysterics when another country expresses its identity or wants to preserve its language? Am I meant to insult Wales now? Is that how it works?

[@louthegiantcookie]

@Calloutthebots. Even if it was, wouldn't you agree that a nation has the right to be isolationist if that's the path they choose? Take the Brexit issue for example, I didn't vote for it, but a majority of English people did. THAT was called 'isolationist'. But I didn't cry or whine or dream of reversing the vote, because that was the course my country wished to pursue. Every nation must have the freedom to make their own rules, even if some don't like them.

[@tastypymp1287]

@louthegiantcookie You've reversed reality. It seems infact that it's the Welsh that have a problem with speaking English in Wales....

[@geoffminter2927]

I've just spent 3 days in Bannau Brycheiniog and I have totally fell in love with the place. I will be back and I will do what I can to help protect it when I'm there. Love Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@mst3kharris]

Why is this making me tear up? Ugh, Michael Sheen, why are you so good at what you do.

[@matthewprice2626]

This is epic. So happy with how we have been reclaiming our culture the last few years. It started with the football which I never expected. Yma o hyd!!!!

[@loisaddy8461]

Sounds good to me. (English). We call London that, but french people call it Londres. Of course the nation the site is in gets to name in their own language!(or should)

[@matthewprice2626]

If only everyone in England had your lovely attitude. Our language was beaten out of us by England and we are taking it back.

[@emdot5797]

@@matthewprice2626 another England resident here! The language is beautiful to my ear* and should not be suppressed. In fact shouldn’t all UK people be learning all the languages of the UK? - even if only as a curiosity, however I truly believe that language and culture goes hand in hand. Learning language helps us understand and retain such expansive understanding and compassion for each other. *not that I understand it, and will embarrass myself attempting pronunciations that are not natural to me.

[@MsZoeSings]

I think this is wonderful. Made me quite emotional. It's fabulous to see Wales reclaiming its language and culture and thinking of the future, throwing off the changes the English imposed upon it. Typical to see those that are ignorant of this up in arms... whatever. The world can learn to say it right, rather than lazily using anglicised (or completely invented) names. Ymlaen, Cymru!

[@jonsmith1162]

The name change has nothing to do with Welsh language or culture. The Park authority gave said it's in the spirit of climate change. Still, I suppose it cheers up folks like you who have a chip on your shoulder.

[@MsZoeSings]

@@jonsmith1162 Er, it was made clear in the video that they're centring the 'old name' (which has always been used, btw)... why do you think it was an 'old name'? Have a look at the many Anglicised place names in Wales and do a bit of research, it won't kill you. Knowing history doesn't mean I have a chip on my shoulder, but maybe ignoring/denying history means you have one on yours?

[@bilgeratbozza1090]

​@@jonsmith1162 what on earth are you talking about

[@MsZoeSings]

@@elyrexo But would it? Look at the comments here already. I think they know they have to tie it to ecology because there is always this reaction when other U.K. countries show any pride in, or try to reclaim, their pre-English-influenced culture/history. Unfortunately, some of the English of our lands are easily triggered, and don't like it when the former colonies get uppity... 🙃😉🤣

[@MsZoeSings]

@@elyrexo whataboutism doesn't help either. Nor does changing a name add to economic woes... you think tourists will be bothered by this? They won't. I agree with you that Wales has its problems, but why does NOT doing this help that? It's not like this is distracting the powers that be, it's a Parc issue.

[@morank3]

Beautiful words that made me cry ❤ Love from Éire ☘️

[@tastypymp1287]

Yawn. Another fanatic.

[@rhysperegrine5100]

@@tastypymp1287 You're saying 'yawn', but if you' weren't deeply upset by the whole thing you wouldn't be commenting obsessively on every post. Who's the fanatic again?

[@bubandlisa]

@@rhysperegrine5100 you drank the Klaus Koolaide and have ni idea what coming.. like your 15 minute prison areas youll need to get gov permission to leave to visit family outside your allotted zone. Also answer me this... thus CARBON EXCHSNGE... who owns it.. Al Gore, Bill Gates Klaus Schwab & George Soros.. youll be paying CARBON TAX ON EVERYTHING .. it goes to THEM MAKING THEM EVEN RICHER living in multiple mansions .. you will be FORCED OUT of your homes into tiny coffin apts in community blocks in your 15 min zone. They call you USEFUL IDIOTS .. get you to snitch on family & friends , eating bugs and freezing in winter while they laugh at you whike they fly in their private jets own fleets of cars and eat steaks. You are no different than the jews in the camps that policed their fellow jews.

[@AntPDC]

@@tastypymp1287 Perpetual sense of grudge, grievance, and confected victimhood. Remind you of anything? Yes, that's right. Next it'll be "reparations". So predictable. How far back do these grifters want to go?

[@123Andersonev]

@@AntPDC cry more... some people just never get over the fact that we were here first.

[@hedleythorne]

Precious and stunning area. I can't wait to visit again, although I am in Oxfordshire these are still my "local mountains" and the feeling of atavism and joy every time I visit just makes me look forward to when I can get back there again. The new name is far better than the old, and encompasses the essence of the place. Michael Sheen was just the right person to front this video- I will mention it on the Wessex Ways podcast.

[@WyeExplorer]

He said that with total belief - that's what we need. A beautiful and healthy vision for sure. I was trying to pronounce the name the other day. Thanks for the clarity. Mark (Hereford)

[@ShintyBoy]

Found this inspiring; well done Wales - good for you & good for the land

[@kerilloyd7504]

What a fantastic video. I was in tears watching that. This is such a wonderful decision, I can’t wait to see the changes take shape. Diolch yn fawr iawn.

[@501sqn3]

Ha ha ha ha 😂😂🤣😅🤣

[@MrTestZone]

Pwy sy'n dweud "afonau" (1:20)?

[@BigDuke6ixx]

I like the name, very Tolkienesque.

[@matthewprice2626]

His own words..... Tolkien felt the study of Welsh was crucial to his understanding of the history of the British Isles, saying, 'Welsh is of this soil, this island, the senior language of the men of Britain; Welsh is beautiful.

[@BigDuke6ixx]

@@matthewprice2626 yep, so yep.

[@stephrichards4611]

Ive always called it bannau brycheiniog tbh, i even did my duke of edinburgh silver award there in 2002 :)

[@DavidJonesy]

@@anachronism45 utter nonsense. I was born & brought up in Wales 30 miles from there and have never, ever heard this awkward neologism until it was announced this week. English is the de facto national language of Wales, most Welsh people don't speak Cymgraeg. 'English speakers in Wales' are, in the vast majority, Welsh. And not some impoverished, deficient, attenuated Welsh. Real Welsh. Not resentful troglodytic public-purse dependent crachach jobsworths

[@Bernaren60]

​@@anachronism45 Eich Dug Caer Edin?

[@GwladYrHaf]

@@DavidJonesycry more

[@richwest9104]

Some of these comments are hilarious. "How dare a Welsh place refer to itself by a Welsh name?"

[@163andyc]

Ah, I remember driving across the Brecon Beacons. Driving over cattle grids. A beautiful memory.

[@jwport580]

Bannau Brycheiniog is one of the loveliest place on Earth and Sheen - a proper thespian - is the perfect choice to give voice to this change.

[@bilgeratbozza1090]

We should be proud of our language and of our countryside. This is a great move, and as long as big steps are taken to restore nation in the park as hinted at then I see this as a positive rebrand that Wales sorely needs in many other areas.

[@tastypymp1287]

Are you not proud of English either?

[@123Andersonev]

@@elyrexo it's not just a name change, the trees are gonna go back up, the nature is going to come back and hopefully renewable energy in synergy with nature to keep the young employed and not moving away from their homeland.

[@lisajones2694]

@@123Andersonev you can make the changes that are needed and appreciated without changing the name. It's yet another case of the Welsh language activists devaluing English, which is the language spoken in this area.

[@123Andersonev]

@@lisajones2694 the residents of the park were consulted in the entire process it's devaluing nothing.

[@petercollins7848]

@@123Andersonev The only way that Wales can keep its young from moving away is to pass laws that ban the English, or anyone else from buying second homes in the country that are only used for holidays. Also thousands of houses should be built that young people can afford. It costs so little to actually build a property, but then builders - your own people, want to sell it for a vast profit. In that way they are no better than the second home owners. It is all in your own hands, but your government are always looking two ways, wanting to be in bed with Westminster, but pretending they are all for the Welsh. (English by the way).

[@stuartrobinson4427]

You sound more Welsh the more empassioned you act 😂

[@thetreehunter]

The Pollarded Trees of the Beacons are just stunning. Cultural, full of biodiversity and life. The future could be so much better with these back in 'cycle', with #agroforestry at the heart of everything as is happening across Europe.

[@stigmontgomery7901]

er.... it's not the Beacons any more

[@stuartlee7192]

​@@stigmontgomery7901 er it is

[@OUTOFTHEWOODS-x6y]

If the plan ( FUTURE WALES 2040) to meet net zero, is to fill the majority of our uplands with giant wind turbines that are known to kill thousands or more birds and other species every year... How will this help te bird population in the area?

[@123Andersonev]

they dont, the risk is to raptors and you don't have to use all horizontal turbines, there are others available you know, you can work in synergy with nature if you apply your mind, we also could be putting piston marine generators in the river severn and connecting minehead with rhoose over a causeway that would probably generate tonnes of energy (you cant do the barrage because it's one of the most critical bird feeding grounds.)

[@richardsmith2825]

Where to start with this idiocy. If we don’t have renewable energy you are how can I put this…going to die. You’ll also see mass migration on a scale you’ve never seen before. The harm to birds is tiny. Google it! Even on this they are now designing turbines that don’t harm birds. Incidentally the guff about birds was first introduced to the web by the fossil fuel industry, most notably the Koch brothers!

[@petercollins7848]

No one is going to meet net zero, it is all a fantasy! Whichever way we are creating energy it is all involving fossil fuels in one way or another, even if it is cleverly hidden. Anyway, what is the problem? Fossil fuels are just that - a completely ‘natural’ product from decayed plant and other matter! We have been brainwashed by militant so-called ‘environmentalists’ to believe that fossil fuels are some deadly poisonous substance. We are all living longer, better fed and thriving - due mainly to the use of fossil fuels!

[@jebear1]

Sheen stirs the ancient Celt in me. The Celt that held back the Roman advance in South Wales for 30 years. Wales deserves independence.

[@c.o.m.ewithme9000]

I'm looking at going camping around these parts later this year!

[@matthewprice2626]

You'll love it.

[@c.o.m.ewithme9000]

@@matthewprice2626 I hope so, it does look like a beautiful place. I have really only been to North Wales more, but went to Cardiff in both my visits to South Wales, and I've always wanted to explore more of South Wales, so this might just be ideal for me!

[@Creativehealing444]

Thank You 💚🌱🕊🌱💚

[@eimazd]

Including captions in Welsh labeled "English (United Kingdom)"... absolutely brilliant. And wow, what a beautiful landscape! I enjoy the shots of otters and foxes :)

[@helenl3193]

Does that mean KZbin doesn't have a category for Welsh subtitles/captions? Bad look!

[@liamwynn3269]

I passed through Bannau Brycheiniog and crashed my car like an idiot. That land is St. King Brychan's land. He was a fierce defender of Christianity and a good king, and a Saint in Heaven! He protected me by his prayers to God, and thankfully I only lost a tire in my stupidity. It's great they are giving it the old name. O Holy St. Brychan, pray to God for us!

[@tombartram7384]

Tyre.

[@petercollins7848]

I have never heard such a load of religious tripe! What you are saying is not Christian but a load of tosh! Only Christ represents Christians to the Father in Heaven, not so-called ‘saints’, which all believers are if you read your Bible, and not Mary either! So many people have been deceived by religious nonsense taught to them in churches led by clueless and unconverted priests and ministers!

[@Caracasgirl100]

What a brilliant initiative - and what a moving tribute. Bringing back the Welsh name is a symbol of that renewal, and a reminder of Welsh heritage.

[@tastypymp1287]

Brecon Beacons.

[@DavidJonesy]

Nothing's being 'brought back'. The new name is ersatz. It isn't an old name for the Brecon Beacons.

[@megthomas580]

@@DavidJonesy The welsh name was recorded as far back as the 1530s.

[@DavidJonesy]

@@megthomas580 But: not commonly used, and originally not referring to the area -but, for eg, Pen y Fan specifically en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brecon_Beacons#:~:text=10%20External%20links-,Etymology,attested%20in%20the%20nineteenth%20century.

[@megthomas580]

@@DavidJonesy Well, John Leland said that the term was in common use in his day, and I can’t imagine what alternative was used until the anglicisation of the country. Of course, theres a strong probability that there were English speakers in Wales during Leland’s era, so I suppose they might have used an alternative. And you are right, it was only used for a specific part of the area, but as that Wikipedia article makes clear, the same is true for the term Brecon Beacons.

[@susananderson5029]

Inspiring: beautifully done, words to live by

[@badhamian]

Beautiful and magnificent - the land and the actor. Richard Burton vibes ....

[@petercollins7848]

Richard Burton aka ‘Richard Jenkins’, betrayed his country by living the life of a drunk, with serious personality traits - he never could get over the idea that ‘acting’ was not a manly occupation. He lived in Switzerland to avoid paying taxes. Great example to young Welsh people eh?

[@bubandlisa]

Paid actor schill for the W.E.F. and Klaus Schwabs messenger boy.. you WILL be eating z bugs by 2027

[@badhamian]

@@petercollins7848 he did have a lovely voice though 😊

[@petercollins7848]

@@badhamian Big deal. He still was an adulterer and a drunk. Also he abandoned his theatrical calling to make Hollywood films of dubious value for big bucks. Married another drunk twice and lived a life in America of disgusting conspicuous consumption, then divorced and went to live with another woman in Switzerland, died there and was buried there - so much for a ‘patriotic’ Welshman.

[@esterbaiget1715]

Inspiring. Beautifully done.

[@miniveloman3642]

It is beautiful and, by the way, I'd vote for you Sheeny.

[@beeurd]

Stopped by to watch the video that so many people are complaining about. I swear some people just want to disregard any part of the heritage of the British Isles that isn't English. Cymru am byth :)

[@paulhaynes8045]

Wonderful.

[@EVLitterPicker]

Why would anyone down vote this video? :( 358 downvotes... Why?

[@ianrobertson9744]

I really hope that it happens but you have got to stop the cars, use park and ride if hotels want to trade they should provide the transport, there’s only a few people who benefit from tourism the general population don’t. I was at Llandudno last year and got talking to a local who said the same thing local people lives distrusted by tourism that benefits the area not them. I have been to the area and also Snowden and the lakes but I wouldn’t go now too many people allowed there when I used to go there was lots of room to roam without the crowds. I really hope that anew name makes a difference. Regards Ian

[@petercollins7848]

The general population do benefit from tourist income as the taxes paid by hotels, companies etc help to pay for everything. The overcrowding may settle down a bit now that Covid is under control. Also out of season most places are virtually empty and I prefer to visit then.

[@RhiWJ]

Makes me feel very patriotic and proud of our long history. Well done Michael 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🤍❤️💚 #cymruambyth #michaelforprimeminister

[@rosssadler3008]

😂 wokeness 😂

[@RhiWJ]

@@rosssadler3008 I cordially and politely invite you to kiss my undercarriage 😊🖕

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Nice 🙂👍

[@Leigh33]

Da iawn 👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤🐠

[@johanrocker1100]

No mention of sheep?! The elephant in the room. Sheep are not from Wales or even any part of Northern Europe. (They are a Middle Eastern ruminant introduced by the Romans. This is why their feet rot in our climate. They eat all the saplings.) There should be stunning mixed woodland to more than 1500ft.. Instead we have scrubland pasture. This is nothing like it looked in the 5th century (same in Eryri and everywhere in-between). Reintroduce quality indigenous species, not just coniferous plantations (that destroy habitat for other plants and animals ) and there'll be more than ten times the birds, mammals etc. Until this is acknowledged and tackled they are just pretty words, even if the verse may fall from the soul. Also, in a rebranding exercise why is the narrator wearing a big North Face logo? why not stick the new logo over it... Rather than interfering with watercourses why don't we just turn off a few tvs. If you wanna see the sky bright with stars youd need to turn off all the street lights from Pembroke to Bristol. Just like back in the blitz.

[@JamesBalmforth]

Nothing wrong with sheep. And I think if they have been in the UK since 4000 BC we can call them indigenous.

[@stephrichards4611]

Yeh but theyre tasty

[@radicalpaddyo]

If only poor Dartmoor could get a celebrity endorsement! We may have avoided the awful recent events...

[@ecosystemmember]

Chills!

[@alexguest6289]

Local mountains for local people.

[@silver4831]

😂

[@darylperrins820]

'B B' : the green lung of the postindustrial valleys -Richard Burton would be proud boy bach.

[@richardsmith2825]

A great idea but will it fall at the first hurdle? Wales needs to stand up for herself and genuinely try to protect her culture,language, and environment. Will she though? Will anyone challenge the greed of second homes and Air BnB or will she politely allow the decay to continue? Will there be an attempt to at least try to learn the language by the myriad incomers attracted by the scenery, but dismissive of the culture? Will agricultural and industrial profiteers be properly regulated? Will the water companies be held to account? It could all be just “What if?

[@501sqn3]

.......pay for herself as well 🤷

[@tastypymp1287]

What culture?

[@501sqn3]

@@tastypymp1287 ....I know lol 😂

[@richardsmith2825]

@@tastypymp1287 The 7,000 year old one that once covered Europe. Yes… that one. Just because the only culture you know is in a yogurt don’t foist grey mush on others successfully keeping it going. Incidentally because of the population spike in the Iron Age it’s probably your ancestors’ culture as well, but don’t let me stop you! I’m curious as to what scares you about it? There’s no sense of people feeling threatened by say Italian culture. Why Celtic culture?

[@tastypymp1287]

@@richardsmith2825 Ahhhh, the ol 'threatened' lefty slur. Yet, if you observe your fanaticism, you actually accuse me of what you yourselves are guilty of.

[@rhianheulwen]

fideo hollol brydferth, diolch yn fawr iawn. diolch hefyd i michael sheen yn edrych yn hyfryd.

[@JamesLWilliams-k9x]

Can't you post comments in English?

[@rhianheulwen]

@@JamesLWilliams-k9x oes, fel y gwelwch mae gan lawer o rai eraill…fel sydd gennych chi hefyd. Dwi wedi dewis peidio gan fy mod yn Gymro Cymraeg a dyma fideo am newid enw lle i'w enw Cymraeg blaenorol.

[@MsZoeSings]

@@JamesLWilliams-k9x the irony of this comment... 🤣😂

[@rhianheulwen]

@@elyrexo an English form? Oh my dear that makes absolutely no sense.

[@seanjones180]

@@elyrexo I think you mean "forum"..? Which makes your comment beautifully ironic

[@welshboo1]

Can't see electric vehicles the way forward. Although it's the favourite of big business. An engine which can burn hydrogen would be best. Converts water to 2 molecules of hydrogen and 1 of oxygen.

[@mixodorians12]

It is 50 years away, by which time we using boats to get around.

[@welshboo1]

@@mixodorians12 I live 1700 ft above sea... No need for a boat.

[@nicdafis]

Da iawn, ond peidiwch â darllen y sylwadau!

[@nicdafis]

We get it, you dislike the Welsh language. What about everything else in the video, or did you nope out as soon as he said "hyfryd"?

[@tastypymp1287]

@@nicdafis Why are you talking to yourself?

[@ffosiliaudecymrusouthwales1716]

Ie, mae agwedd gwrth-gymreig cymaint o bobl yma - gan gynnwys rhai Cymry - yn afiach, a dweud y lleiaf.

[@Helen-fx2zx]

Hollol wych 🤩

[@songscoops4205]

So what are council doing about the Beacons abandoned land...above Talgarth...261 acres of it...an old abandoned psychiatric hospital...labour did promise 100,000 homes...🤔

[@arianbyw3819]

And brexi t promised £350 million a week for the nhs. Yeh, right!

[@songscoops4205]

@@arianbyw3819 diddums

[@Jack-bs6zb]

They should change the name of the management instead of the beacons.

[@ROCKET12YEARS]

Wonderful. Cymru am byth

[@Sionaldo90]

I have never known it as Brecon Beacons. Where does that come from? Always known it as Bannau Brycheiniog

[@CS-mo7xp]

Inspirational stuff... really makes me want to visit the Brecon Beacons, and immerse myself in all the wonderful nature and mystique the Brecon Beacons has to offer.

[@tastypymp1287]

I agree, the Brecon Beacons is quite the natural wonder. I do miss the Brecon Beacons sometimes.

[@CS-mo7xp]

@@tastypymp1287 oh you've been to the Brecon Beacons? how nice... I really hope I can go one day (to the Brecon Beacons).

[@tastypymp1287]

@C S5 You'll love the Brecon Beacons I'm sure! In fact I've never met anyone who isn't impressed with the Brecon Beacons!

[@501sqn3]

Hmm, sounds like your a fan of the Brecon Beacons? 😁👍 I've been to the Brecon Beacons before, but more importantly,...... I will go to the Brecon Beacons in the future 😉

[@leethrelfalllt]

It's not called the BB anymore!!..😫😫😫

[@Cartamandua]

I'm all for changing it to something Welsh. Changing it because Beacon is a fire and fire is naughty is pathetic..

[@tastypymp1287]

I'm not.

[@rhys23]

they aren't changing it, just calling it by the original name. and stop spreading misinformation by claiming the change has to do with fire.

[@tastypymp1287]

@@rhys23 Misinformation how?

[@CS-mo7xp]

@@rhys23 DailyMail: "the use of the word 'beacons', with its echoes of wood-burning braziers chucking out carbon emissions, is so contrary to the ethos of the area that it has had to go." MSM spreading misinformation now are they? interesting...

[@EternallyDisappointed]

​@Tasty Pymp Oh dear. Such a shame.

[@jims_bot133]

Beautiful

[@tastypymp1287]

Melancholy.

[@Bernaren60]

I used to be called by my English name Dick Hard but now I prefer the ancient Welsh version of my name!

[@mrfrisky6501]

Well as a British person I don't think I'll bother going back - if they hate the rest of the UK so much ill go to the lake district next time

[@bannaubrycheiniog1329]

Diddums

[@geoffminter2927]

I've just been there. No hate, only friendly people who are proud of their land and heritage.

[@baldieman64]

I approve. This linguistic barrier can only help to keep the swarthy types out of our beautiful countryside.

[@alphalunamare]

'King Brilliant!

[@beana666]

Hyfryd! Bendigedig! Llongyfarchiadau! ♥♥♥♥♥

[@adamwales1902]

Lovely video, and promo for the work performed, but this organisation needs to concentrate on the work they do, not a marketing and name change strategy ,

[@yanbibiya]

so, why are they changing the name?

[@silver4831]

Political nonsense.

[@s.r.howell1297]

They aren't. It was called Bannau Brycheiniog long before it was Brecon Beacons.

[@tastypymp1287]

@@s.r.howell1297 They are. They are called the Brecon Beacons.

[@Korvintage64]

Snowdon & Brecon will still be used be widely for many generations to come, just as Everest, ironically named after a Welshman, is still preferred to Chomolungma.

[@tastypymp1287]

Isn't that the noise many people make halfway up?

[@stevieinselby]

Uluru is more commonly used across the world than Ayers Rock - likewise Beijing/Peking, Mumbai/Bombay and Kyiv/Kiev - yes, the English names will remain common for a while, but over time more and more people will adapt to using the native names for Eryri, Yr Wydffa and Bannau Brycheiniog.

[@MsZoeSings]

Did you know that Sir Everest was an outspoken supporter of calling these mountains by the original names they were given by the indiginous population? Although the mountain bears his name it wasn't done IN his name, as it were.

[@RollaArtis]

Clever idea and great news for conservation! Almost no one in the UK understands Welsh so they won't find this place.

[@jasonedwards5623]

Why? Is it moving?

[@RollaArtis]

@@jasonedwards5623 With a new name, the place everyone knows about has disappeared.

[@AntPDC]

That'll be good for local tourist businesses then. Where do you think money comes from? The Government?

[@stevieinselby]

I'm sure other Welsh places that have Welsh names can testify that no-one English has ever found their way to Aberystwyth or Blaenau Ffestiniog or Caerphilly or Caernarfon 🙄

[@RollaArtis]

@@stevieinselby Well that's the idea of changing the name to one which no one can understand, except if your Welsh. Stops tourists trampling all over the place.

[@marcchrys]

Changing names is easy..changing human beings' destructive behaviour is more difficult. If only people would stop polluting, littering, disrespecting nature and start caring for it and replenishing it.

[@Mike_Bacon_O.B.E.]

Seems local people and businesses don't agree with this 1:31 . Even looking at a legal challenge to change the name back.

[@paul-br2fs]

the main problem is the Brecon Beacons National Park has bin called that for a very long time its a known and internationally recognised name changing a name the greater consideration must be put to making it recognised to that level it will mean international levels of adds over a long time iv seen comments about names of things in other country's in the country's language not being an issue its not as that's bin there name from day one . changing a name dose not change or fix any problems it will make them worse your going to spend many 10s of millions changing names literature adverts this means less to spend fixing problems that require getting the proverbial finger out and getting the job done .

[@myse7enkids]

The problem is your ignorance. The park was Bannau Brycheiniog a long time before it was anglicized.

[@tastypymp1287]

@Inkshot Nikki Not that anybody knows or cares. That's a completely irrelevant point. You are anglicised whether you like it or not and changing a name won't change that.

[@goattm2]

@@tastypymp1287 And you are an arrogant coloniser whether you like it or not

[@paul-br2fs]

@@myse7enkids its not my ignorance Bannau Brycheiniog historically referred to an area within the boundaries of the Brecon Beacons National Park this was mid 1500 to mid 1700s my context was about internationally known also the cost of putting a different name to something and making it as recognisable while also complaining of problems that require capital and direction .

[@themanmrbijok7364]

So was the Indian city of Bombay. But they stopped calling it that. Names can change. Stop pretending that you can complain.

[@Celtictribes]

Malu cachu !

[@DavidJonesy]

Why have Sheen using untranslated Cymraeg? Most Welsh people, even, don't speak it. It's nationalist role-playing.

[@mixodorians12]

He was translating as he was going..saying both English and Welsh. Keep up son.

[@DavidJonesy]

@@mixodorians12 He wasn't. He didn't translate 'gwennol ddu' and 'llinos werdd' for example.

[@mixodorians12]

@@DavidJonesy stop English nationalist role playing, with all that anglo talk.

[@DavidJonesy]

@@mixodorians12 the principal language of Wales is English. not Cymraeg. Welsh people who don't speak your minority language are not in any sense less Welsh: they are the majority of Welsh. If you *really* wanted to support and promote Welsh culture you'd do it in the main language of Wales.

[@bannaubrycheiniog1329]

​@@DavidJonesy Wales has two languages. Get over it.

[@VisitingPiddlyStations]

Cymru am byth. Llosgwch tai haf y Saes

[@theadrien1937]

@@steptay You could also say that the english who are buying summer houses in welsh speaking areas are terrorists too, they're contributing to destroying the Welsh language.

[@lonouri]

Lovely video. Looks like the North American White-breasted Nuthatch and Lesser Goldfinch got cameos though! Bannau Brycheiniog does indeed draw all the tourists! 😆

[@19simplicity14]

So glad I'm not the only one confused by this haha

[@stephenwalker850]

Good thing the DUP are no welsh

[@bigboxerable]

That was fabulous and stirring! Don’t change the name, though, thanks. It’s the Brecon Beacons.

[@themanmrbijok7364]

Not your decision mate

[@AutiSam1974]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Trevorjesuischarlie]

Should be wearing wool not oil based clothing that will need throwing out within a decade. It takes money or labour to steward the land so it would have been better to see you supporting the local economy or getting stuck in.

[@jontibloom6125]

I love the BRECON BEACONS

[@VisitingPiddlyStations]

Bannau Brycheiniog you spazzzzzz

[@jontibloom6125]

@@VisitingPiddlyStations isn't that Welsh for piles ?

[@goattm2]

And I hate Lloegr.

[@tastypymp1287]

@@VisitingPiddlyStations That's what he said. Brecon Beacons.

[@123Andersonev]

ban-eye-brech-ain-iog (you already possess all the vowels and consonants necessary to say it, try it, it will liberate you)

[@yvonnesanders2490]

Change the name because of climate drama? No

[@themanmrbijok7364]

Cope and seethe

[@monicas2269]

How much will the rebranding cost? I'm not against it, it will take a bit of getting used to and I'll probably still call it the Beacons for a long time. I don't have to say Brecon Beacons because I live about 15 minutes away and anyone I speak to will know what I mean. It will take a while to just call it Bannau.

[@mixodorians12]

You can call it tye Brecon beacons if you like. It us a generational shift.

[@dna9838]

Beautifully delivered by Mr sheen, and I would probably support the change to original Welsh name ('the senior language of the men of britain' after all).. But can't shake the sense that the only reason this is being done is for political reasons and intended to manufacture difference, lead to division, to lead to separation.

[@PMJay]

I think you'll find that the Park Authority has no defined stance regarding separation of Wales from 'England'. I do however believe that some of the ridiculously silly and even stupid remarks coming from some politicians and persons of standing (spurred on no doubt by Rishi S.'s uncalled for and, as PM, ill-considered opinion) will serve only to further strengthen the determination of those seeking such! Cael diwrnod da 🙂

[@VisorView]

They could have called it Donald Duck Land, 99% of everyone will still refer it to the area as The Brecons. People from all over the world live in Wales, they honestly could not care less what a signpost says, they just follow their GPS if they want to get somewhere, and if they can't spell where they want to go then they go somewhere that they can spell, or use the road number.

[@bannaubrycheiniog1329]

​@@VisorView the Brecons? No such place even in the English language. Jeez what are we dealing with here!

[@capnpugwash5403]

Nothing wrong with prioritising the Welsh name, why not, but lets not throw the baby out with the bathwater reserve a little space on the signs for tourists from afar, or neighbours in England. Iawn?

[@8ballphil150]

yma o hyd . diolch .

[@8ballphil150]

pembrokeshire = demet glamorgan = glywysing monmouthshire = ergyng anglesey = ynys mon 😀😀

[@storage_heater]

benefits street has all of a sudden become experts in welsh history and place names, quite remarkable.

[@jonsmith1162]

A bit of class snobbery, nice. You must be an elitist like Sheen. You hate poor people and those who need to rely on financial support to survive? What a disgusting individual you are.

[@storage_heater]

​@@jonsmith1162 😅

[@jonsmith1162]

​@@storage_heater You sneer at others, and then respond with emoticons....genius.

[@morganbowler-brown4703]

🎉

[@MisterAndrewBuckley]

What about the gas pipeline that runs through it..... 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@123Andersonev]

will be good for hydrogen.

[@tastypymp1287]

@@123Andersonev Or hot air from the Welsh Assembly.

[@Vortigan07]

Meanwhile, keep on wildly celebrating the importation of "diversity" that doesn't give a flying fig for your nation, your language or your countryside! As long as Michael Sheen pops up from time to time, saying something increasingly louder to a backdrop of stirring music, I'm sure everything will be fine!

[@tastypymp1287]

He's a full fanatic shill.

[@Vortigan07]

@@tastypymp1287 Indeed, just another actor acting.

[@RhiWJ]

Wow. Venomous and negative much? How sad. Let's hope you're dynamic and doing something to effect change, rather than just commenting on KZbin, posting on Facebook to and moaning to the people you know 🤞

[@tastypymp1287]

@@RhiWJ Why do we need to 'effect change'?

[@RhiWJ]

@@tastypymp1287 not explaining anything to a bully who's calling people names and is extremely misinformed #bye

[@9SRR]

i'm from bannau brycheiniog in a small village!

[@Draig-Gogledd]

Cymru am byth!

[@petercollins7848]

Interesting too, isn’t it, that Michael Sheen made most of his career and money outside of Wales! Yet he wants us to believe his heart is only there, and is probably getting well paid for this. Typical celebrity telling the rest of us what to do!

[@ealing456]

There's always one.

[@jonm7272]

You do realise that you are suggesting people should only work and earn money in the country they were born in? And that anyone who does got to work abroad loses the right to be involved in their own country. Seems a strange position to take, maybe you didn't think that through very well? Anyway, perhaps you should take a look at what Michael Sheen is currently doing with his earnings.

[@petercollins7848]

@@jonm7272 Not ‘suggesting’ anything, just pointing out a fact.

[@bannaubrycheiniog1329]

​@@petercollins7848 grumpy bum Wales has two languages. It ain't changing in your pathetic lifetime either 😗

[@nickytanton107]

Bendigedig

[@mikeguest665]

pigo

[@beastofackworth]

If you don't mind I will continue calling it the Brecon Beacons. And I'm going to walk up Snowdon again this summer.

[@richardsmith2825]

You do as you like. I’m not sure you’d be so keen to insist on the French or Spanish naming everything in English, but each to their own! Others will attempt to also immerse themselves in the culture of the place as well as enjoy the scenery. I think I know who will get more out of their trip!

[@beastofackworth]

@richard smith i go for the scenery, not the name so I will still get plenty out of my trips thanks 😀

[@VisitingPiddlyStations]

I do mind you spazzzzzz

[@tastypymp1287]

@@VisitingPiddlyStations So?

[@tastypymp1287]

@richard smith You accuse us of what others are guilty of. We have not insisted it is called the Brecon Beacons, they have insisted it is not....

[@jackfrankmurphy]

It's lovely, but can he say it one more time so I can practice it? 😅

[@bigarmydave]

What the actual fuck?

[@rhys23]

someone's unhappy

[@tastypymp1287]

@@rhys23 More lefty dismissal.

[@theharringtons2010]

What difference to the environment does a name change do???? when the millions spent on rebranding the Brecon Beacons could go towards helping the struggling families of Wales....absolutely shameful...and yet the WG were backing a race track in Ebbw Vale which certainly would not have been kind to the environment.....

[@bannaubrycheiniog1329]

Chicken feed compared to the Windsors owning the Welsh coastline and stealing billions each year

[@petercollins7848]

@@bannaubrycheiniog1329 Now that is something I agree with - and I am English. I like having a Royal Family, but they should have no right to get income from lands stolen from their rightful owners centuries ago. It all wants slimming down and the minor royals should get jobs like the rest of us and earn their own living. Too many palaces too! A couple and no more.

[@jamesthomas7597]

🤡

[@tonyupton8980]

Love the badge, a wonderful bucket of fire.