Eisteddfod of Wales

One of the cultures of Wales
is the eisteddfod* where 
people of all lands sing and dance
So many  countries try to get to
Llangollen travelling many days 
just to perform their dance, song or verse
Dressed in national dress of many hues
making it a colourful artistic event

The crowning of the Bard 
Is one of the ceremonies
At the eisteddfod in Llangollen
to the winner of the poem
written in free verse. Whoever wins 
is presented with a newly designed crown 
A trumpet sounds, prayer chanted
Nom de plume read all is revealed

* nearest english word is session
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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West Avatar
December 31, 2012 at 10:49 AM
Hi Seren, Loved thise piece as well, I love learning about different cultures. Well done my friend. Rollo
Roberts Avatar
December 31, 2012 at 12:46 PM
diolch yn fawr Rollo i am saying thank you
Williams Avatar
December 31, 2012 at 6:11 AM
Seren I have an Eisteddfod chair from 1968....
Roberts Avatar
December 31, 2012 at 12:52 PM
oh my take a pic sometime David and let me see it please http://www.myglyw.org.uk/index.php?id=4342&L=0 this will show u who won the chair
Horsman Avatar
December 31, 2012 at 4:19 AM
love this Seren, i'd lived in New Zealand for 36 years, and the Kiwi's alway got excited over the Welsh Eisteddfod,, including the televised version as well,
Roberts Avatar
December 31, 2012 at 12:55 PM
yes its a fab place to go....Seren
Andresen Avatar
December 31, 2012 at 4:08 AM
Last day of 2012, I welcome you to 2013. - - HAPPY NEW YEAR! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Roberts Avatar
December 31, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Happy New Year..... Seren
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