The National Eisteddfod is one of the world's leading cultural events. The history of our national festival can be traced back to 1176, with the first modern day Eisteddfod held in Aberdare in 1861. Since then, the festival has alternated between north and south Wales.
This year, the National Eisteddfod is being held in the town of Pontypridd in Rhondda Cynon Taff. The week long event is expected to attact in the region of 160,000 visitors and competitors from all over Wales and the world.
Competition lies at the heart of the Eisteddfod, with over 5,000 groups and individuals taking part in almost 200 competitive events, from classical singing and performing to brass bands and from the much loved hymn singing for those aged over 60 to a wide range of choral competitions.
The competitions are what sets the Eisteddfod apart from other events and activities in Wales, and are the main reason many visitors attend the event.
To help you celebrate the Eisteddfod in your setting, we have created an activity pack. From the history of the National Eisteddfod, a programme template, to a certificate for the winners...we've got you covered.
Included in the pack:
- What is the National Eisteddfod
- Programme template design
- Syllabus
- Song sheets with audio
- Reciting titles with words and audio
- Arts & Crafts
- Cooking / Baking
- Photography
- Folk dancing
- Certificate
Members can download our National Eisteddfod competition pack for free, simply log in to your account and visit our shop page to download.
Not a member? Membership is currently free, for more information and to sign up see our membership page.
We hope you will enjoy these ideas as much as we have putting them together. Please feel free to tag us in any posts of you trying the activities across social media using the hashtag #EarlyYearsWalesEisteddfod2024
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