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When was National Eisteddfod of Wales created?
National Eisteddfod of Wales was created in 1861.
In which country would you be if you attended a singing competition called an eisteddfod?
The Eisteddfod was first held in Aberdare, South Wales and the National Eisteddfod is held in Wales annually but in different parts of the country.
Who was the founder of the national eisteddfod of Wales?
The National Eisteddfod of Wales dates back to 1176 when it is said that the first Eisteddfod was held. Lord Rhys invited poets and musicians from all over Wales to a grand gathering at his castle in Cardigan. A chair at the Lord's table was awarded to the best poet and musician, a tradition that continues today in the modern Eisteddfod.
What country's go to the llangollen eisteddfod?
all including wales Scotland' d Iland
What are the 3 rounds in the eisteddfod?
The Eisteddfod takes place in Wales. It is a Welsh festival about literature, music, and artistic performance to promote and celebrate Welshness. See related links for more information about the festival.
Why is Llangollen important to wales?
Llangollen holds the only international musical eisteddfod in the world, It has a population of around 4,000 and yet attracts millions of international and national tourists per year. Also it is situated within the Dee valley, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. The best way for you to understand why Llangollen is important to wales is to visit it :)
When was Jersey Eisteddfod created?
Jersey Eisteddfod was created in 1908.
Where is the national eisteddfod 2010?
the national eisteddfod 2010 is in ebbw vale
How long does the welsh eisteddfod last?
The Welsh Eisteddfod lasts for seven days.
When was Rock Eisteddfod Challenge created?
Rock Eisteddfod Challenge was created in 1980.
What is the origin of the word 'eisteddfod' that gives it such an odd spelling?
The original eisteddfod took place in the country of Wales which, along with England and Scotland and Northern Ireland, makes up the United Kingdom. Wales has its own language - much older than English - that came from pre-Roman times - the times of the Celts, a tribe that lived in that part of the world around 2000 years ago.The word eisteddfod comes from the welsh verb 'eistedd' which means 'to sit' and hence the word eisteddfod means literally 'The Sitting'. The eisteddfod music and poetry festival was called 'the sitting' because originally the judges would it around n a circle with the performers and judge their performances. Nowadays, of course, the term eisteddfod is used all over the world for a musical or poetry festival. Even today, eisteddfods that occur in Wales are almost exclusively conducted in Welsh as there are still many tens of thousands in the country that speak the language - some of whom speak it as their first language and who learn English as a foreign language although part of the United kingdom.Incidentally most non-Welsh people pronounce Eisteddfod incorrectly. Most pronounce it: Eye - STEDD - vud. However, in Welsh a 'd' is pronounced as 'd' in dog, but a double d 'dd' is pronounced as 'th' in 'this' (rather than the softer sound of 'th' in 'theatre'). Similarly, 'f' is pronounced as 'v' in 'very but 'ff' is pronounced as 'f' in 'fish'. As there is a single 'f' in eisteddfod it has to be pronounced as 'v' in 'very'. So the word eisteddfod is correctly pronounced Eye-STETH-vod.
When is the Welsh annual Eisteddfod?
There are two different Eisteddfods Annually in Wales. The 1st is Eisteddfod yr Urdd, which is for young people under the age of 25 (or maybe 26), that is held during the May/June Half term. The 2nd is Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, which is open for all ages, and this is usually on the first or second week of August.
