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In Welsh culture, an eisteddfod is an institution and festival with several ranked competitions, including in poetry and music.: xvi The term eisteddfod, which is formed from the Welsh morphemes: eistedd, meaning 'sit', and fod, meaning 'be', means, according to Hywel Teifi Edwards, "sitting-together."
May 16, 2024 · The National Eisteddfod is the largest cultural festival in Europe, held in a different part of Wales every year. Join us in Rhondda Cynon Taf from 3-10 August 2024.
Learn about the National Eisteddfod, a unique celebration of Welsh arts, language and culture. Discover the pavilion, the Gorsedd, Maes B, the food, the art and more at this travelling festival.
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The National Eisteddfod of Wales (Welsh: Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru) is the largest of several eisteddfodau that are held annually, mostly in Wales. Its eight days of competitions and performances are considered the largest music and poetry festival in Europe.
The National Eisteddfod is the largest and oldest celebration of Welsh culture, unique throughout Europe as each year it visits a different area of Wales.
The Urdd Eisteddfod is a competitive festival for children and young people under 25 in various arts and sports. It attracts around 90,000 visitors each year and is held in a different location in Wales every year.
Learn about the origins, development and symbols of the National Eisteddfod, the annual cultural festival of Wales. Explore historical sources, activities and a digital exhibition from the National Library of Wales.
