National Eisteddfod of Wales
Annual festival of Welsh-language culture / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about National Eisteddfod?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
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.[1] Competitors typically number 6,000 or more, and overall attendance generally exceeds 100,000 visitors,[2] the highest recently being 118,000 attending the 2022 festival. The 2018 Eisteddfod was held in Cardiff Bay with a fence-free 'Maes'. In 2020, the event was held virtually under the name AmGen; events were held over a one-week period.
Quick Facts National Eisteddfod Of Wales Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru, Status ...
National Eisteddfod Of Wales Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru | |
---|---|
Status | Active |
Genre | Cultural, music, poetry |
Frequency | 1st week of August |
Location(s) | Multiple (2019 – Conwy County) |
Country | Wales |
Established | 1861; 163 years ago (1861) |
Participants | 6,000 |
Attendance | 160,000 |
Leader | Betsan Moses (Chief Executive) |
Website | eisteddfod eisteddfod |
1 The festival has occasionally been held in England in the past. |
Close