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| An eisteddfod (eye-steth'-vod)
is a traditional Welsh competition of poetic, literary,musical
and other artistic endeavors. It dates back to the Middle Ages, when Welsh bards would gather to perform, compete and publicly establish their skills in poetry and music. Such was the respect accorded to their arts in Welsh society that they were often thought to possess almost supernatural power. The North American Festival of Wales
is proud to offer our eisteddfod for performers, writers and artists
who wish to follow in the footsteps of those ancient bards. We encourage
Contests are scheduled for prizes in solo voice, vocal ensemble, choir, instrumental (solo and ensemble), story telling and recitation. A literary contest will feature competitions in poetry and prose. The highlight of the eisteddfod is the competition for the coveted David G. Morris Prize for semi-professional singers. Provided each year through the generosity of Mr. Morris, the winner of this competition receives a funded trip to compete in the National Eisteddfod of Wales. Full details on entering the Eisteddfod
are provided in the entry form.
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