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[[Wales]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]Eisteddfod | |||
An '''eisteddfod''' is a cultural festival held throughout [[Wales]] and across the Welsh diaspora. | An '''eisteddfod''' is a cultural festival held throughout [[Wales]] and across the Welsh diaspora. | ||
== History == | |||
The earliest eisteddfod is thought to be that held by ''Lord Rhys ap Gruffydd'' in '''Cardigan''' Castle in 1176. There were two competitions, one for bards and one for musicians (including harp, crwth and pipes) and prizes of chairs were awarded to the winners in each competition, a tradition which continues today. The early eisteddfodau were organised by the nobility and the competitions were between their retained bards and musicians. | The earliest eisteddfod is thought to be that held by ''Lord Rhys ap Gruffydd'' in '''Cardigan''' Castle in 1176. There were two competitions, one for bards and one for musicians (including harp, crwth and pipes) and prizes of chairs were awarded to the winners in each competition, a tradition which continues today. The early eisteddfodau were organised by the nobility and the competitions were between their retained bards and musicians. | ||
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The first eisteddfod to follow the current format was held in '''Denbigh''' in 1860. In modern eisteddfodau there are competitions in singing, recitation, dance, music, drama, art and craft. | The first eisteddfod to follow the current format was held in '''Denbigh''' in 1860. In modern eisteddfodau there are competitions in singing, recitation, dance, music, drama, art and craft. | ||
== The National Eisteddfod == | |||
The '''National Eisteddfod''' is the most important festival in Wales and is staged annually in the first week of August. It takes place in a different location each year, usually alternating between venues in the north and south of the country. The festival attracts around 150,000 visitors and is also broadcast live on both television and radio. | The '''National Eisteddfod''' is the most important festival in Wales and is staged annually in the first week of August. It takes place in a different location each year, usually alternating between venues in the north and south of the country. The festival attracts around 150,000 visitors and is also broadcast live on both television and radio. | ||
== Eisteddfod yr Urdd == | |||
'''Eisteddfod yr Urdd''' is an eisteddfod for the younger generation and is organised by Wales' largest youth movement, ''Urdd Gobaith Cymru'', based at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff. The eisteddfod moves around Wales each year and thousands of young people come together to compete during the early summer and is one of Europe's largest youth festivals. The festival attracts around 15,000 competitors, 100,000 visitors and a million television viewers. | '''Eisteddfod yr Urdd''' is an eisteddfod for the younger generation and is organised by Wales' largest youth movement, ''Urdd Gobaith Cymru'', based at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff. The eisteddfod moves around Wales each year and thousands of young people come together to compete during the early summer and is one of Europe's largest youth festivals. The festival attracts around 15,000 competitors, 100,000 visitors and a million television viewers. | ||
== The Llangollen International Eisteddfod == | |||
The '''Llangollen International Eisteddfod''' has been held annually in the town of '''Llangollen''' in Denbighshire in July since 1947. It takes the eisteddfod into an international dimension and attracts choirs, singing groups, folk dancers and musicians from all over the world. | The '''Llangollen International Eisteddfod''' has been held annually in the town of '''Llangollen''' in Denbighshire in July since 1947. It takes the eisteddfod into an international dimension and attracts choirs, singing groups, folk dancers and musicians from all over the world. | ||
== Local eisteddfodau == | |||
Smaller-scale local eisteddfodau are held throughout Wales at both local and regional levels. Most schools hold their own annual eisteddfod, usually taking place around Saint David's Day, on 1 March. | Smaller-scale local eisteddfodau are held throughout Wales at both local and regional levels. Most schools hold their own annual eisteddfod, usually taking place around Saint David's Day, on 1 March. | ||
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*[http://www.eisteddfod.org.uk/english The National Eisteddfod] | *[http://www.eisteddfod.org.uk/english The National Eisteddfod] | ||
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*[http://www.urdd.org/en/eisteddfod/welcome-urdd-national-eisteddfod The Urdd Eisteddfod] | *[http://www.urdd.org/en/eisteddfod/welcome-urdd-national-eisteddfod The Urdd Eisteddfod] | ||
[[Category:Wales_Culture]] | [[Category:Wales]][[Category:Wales_Culture]] | ||