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0:00:38 > 0:00:42- Welcome to Flint where Eisteddfod - season kicks off this year.
0:00:42 > 0:00:45- This is an Eisteddfod - on the border...
0:00:45 > 0:00:49- ..much like the National Eisteddfod - in Abergavenny in August.
0:00:49 > 0:00:52- The sun shone down - on this corner of Wales.
0:00:52 > 0:00:55- People came in their thousands.
0:00:55 > 0:00:58- # Cwyd dy ben mae'n ganol haf
0:00:59 > 0:01:02- # Mae'r bel yn aur yn llosgi'n braf
0:01:02 > 0:01:05- # Dwi'n dechrau teimlo fel fi fy hun
0:01:05 > 0:01:09- # Dechrau teimlo fel fi fy hun #
0:01:11 > 0:01:15- There are many years since the Urdd - Eisteddfod was last in this area.
0:01:15 > 0:01:18- That was the Mold Eisteddfod - in 1984.
0:01:19 > 0:01:22- The world has changed a lot - since that Orwelian year.
0:01:22 > 0:01:26- There are now many ways to enjoy - the eisteddfod's opportunities.
0:01:26 > 0:01:28- There are plenty of social stages.
0:01:29 > 0:01:30- Call me old fashioned...
0:01:30 > 0:01:33- ..but the most important stage - is the pavilion stage.
0:01:51 > 0:01:54- Winning is a big word - in a festival like this one.
0:01:54 > 0:01:57- Welsh gains ground, - the Urdd is gaining...
0:01:57 > 0:02:02- ..and over 400 individuals, parties - and choirs won first prize.
0:02:03 > 0:02:06- We can't show you all of them - in this programme.
0:02:06 > 0:02:09- We can show - you the best of the best!
0:02:10 > 0:02:12- # Hon yw ein gwlad
0:02:13 > 0:02:15- # Cartre, dyfodol ni
0:02:16 > 0:02:20- # Fe unwn ninnau nawr - fel newydd wawr
0:02:21 > 0:02:23- # Mi feithrin ein doniau ni
0:02:25 > 0:02:29- # Ein doniau ni
0:02:31 > 0:02:41- # Hon yw ein gwlad #
0:02:45 > 0:02:48- Ysgol Gyfun Llanfair - from the Vale of Clwyd...
0:02:49 > 0:02:51- ..also won a choral competition.
0:02:51 > 0:02:55- They won the competition - for a Choirs Years 6 and Under...
0:02:55 > 0:02:58- ..for schools - with fewer than 150 pupils.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00- # "Awn
0:03:01 > 0:03:03- # "Awn
0:03:04 > 0:03:08- # "Fe af a thi i ddyffryn - lle tyf clychau heirdd
0:03:09 > 0:03:16- # "Lle tyf clychau heirdd #
0:03:19 > 0:03:21- Next a quality performance - of Safwn Yn Y Bwlch...
0:03:22 > 0:03:26- ..by Ysgol Uwchradd Syr Hugh Owen - in the TB Choir competition.
0:03:27 > 0:03:31- # Gyda'n gilydd fe safwn ni
0:03:34 > 0:03:38- # Gyda'n gilydd fe safwn ni
0:03:39 > 0:03:41- # Dros ein iaith
0:03:41 > 0:03:42- # Dros ein gwlad
0:03:43 > 0:03:44- # Dros ein pobol
0:03:44 > 0:03:47- # Dros ein plant
0:03:49 > 0:03:51- # Gyda'n gilydd
0:03:52 > 0:03:58- # Fe safwn ni #
0:04:20 > 0:04:23- The Urdd Eisteddfod in Flint - got the perfect start.
0:04:23 > 0:04:28- A young singer from Ysgol Glanrafon - in Mold won the first competition...
0:04:28 > 0:04:30- ..the Solo for Years 2 and Under.
0:04:31 > 0:04:34- We can all enjoy - the performance of Beca Hogg...
0:04:34 > 0:04:36- ..singing about Wil Cwac Cwac.
0:04:39 > 0:04:40- I came first.
0:04:41 > 0:04:45- # Deri di a dere do
0:04:45 > 0:04:49- # Wil Cwac Cwac sy'n mynd am dro
0:04:50 > 0:04:54- # Hel eu traed i'r ffair - yn dwt
0:04:54 > 0:04:58- # Will Cwac Cwac a Now Trwyn Smwt
0:04:59 > 0:05:03- # Cyrraedd adre'n fwd i gyd
0:05:04 > 0:05:09- # Ar ol bod ym mhen draw'r byd
0:05:09 > 0:05:13- # Deri di a dere do
0:05:13 > 0:05:18- # Wil Cwac Cwac sy'n mynd am dro #
0:05:20 > 0:05:21- APPLAUSE
0:05:30 > 0:05:34- I'm Nic Parry, - I'm the President of the Day.
0:05:34 > 0:05:36- I'm an incredibly important man.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39- I'm not as important as Dazza.
0:05:42 > 0:05:45- I'm proud of the fact - that I come from Flintshire.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48- The young people of the area - are so supportive...
0:05:48 > 0:05:51- ..not just of the Urdd - but of the language.
0:05:51 > 0:05:53- They like speaking Welsh.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57- It's very cool to speak Welsh.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00- I tell my friends - any Welsh is good Welsh.
0:06:00 > 0:06:02- As long as they use it.
0:06:03 > 0:06:05- Are you doing it?
0:06:06 > 0:06:10- Flint and Wrexham had quite a bit - of success throughout the week...
0:06:10 > 0:06:13- ..including the Recitation Party...
0:06:13 > 0:06:16- ..for Years 6 and Under - won by Adran yr Wyddgrug.
0:06:16 > 0:06:18- "A young Welshman accelerates
0:06:19 > 0:06:21- "His heavy Honda around the bend
0:06:22 > 0:06:24- "More brilliant, and more intense
0:06:25 > 0:06:27- "Than the one who wins the race.
0:06:28 > 0:06:30- "The pop of his champagne bottle
0:06:30 > 0:06:33- "Is like a celebratory gunshot - after his success
0:06:34 > 0:06:39- "A white spray onto the crowd - at the finishing line."
0:06:42 > 0:06:46- If I had to pick one moment - from the Flint Eisteddfod...
0:06:46 > 0:06:49- ..I would choose the voice...
0:06:49 > 0:06:55- ..of Caitlin Drake singing in the - Solo from a Musical competition.
0:06:55 > 0:07:00- A perfect voice. - Like Liza Minelli meets Adele.
0:07:03 > 0:07:05- # Iddo ddigwydd
0:07:08 > 0:07:11- # Fallai'r tro hwn
0:07:13 > 0:07:21- # Fallai'r tro hwn
0:07:23 > 0:07:31- # Yn iawn! #
0:07:38 > 0:07:41- It was an incredible week - for the local girl.
0:07:41 > 0:07:45- She was named the most promising - performer at the Eisteddfod...
0:07:45 > 0:07:47- ..and won the - Eisteddfod Scholarship.
0:07:47 > 0:07:51- She was also part of Ysgol Uwchradd - Morgan Llwyd's winning choir.
0:07:54 > 0:07:58- # Ton ton ton, deri ton ton ton, - deri ton ton ton, deri ton ton
0:07:58 > 0:08:01- # Ton, deri deri ton, deri deri ton
0:08:01 > 0:08:02- # Deri deri deri deri ton
0:08:03 > 0:08:04- # Deri deri deri deri ton
0:08:05 > 0:08:07- # Ton ton, deri deri, ton ton
0:08:07 > 0:08:09- # Mae gen i 'sgyfarnog gota goch
0:08:09 > 0:08:11- # Ie 'sgyfarnog gota goch
0:08:12 > 0:08:13- # Mae gen i 'sgyfarnog gota goch
0:08:14 > 0:08:15- # A dwygloch wrthi'n canu
0:08:16 > 0:08:17- # A dau faen melin yw ei phwn
0:08:17 > 0:08:19- # A dau faen melin yw ei phwn- - # Dau faen melin yw ei phwn
0:08:20 > 0:08:23- # Dau faen melin yw ei phwn
0:08:23 > 0:08:25- # Yn maeddu milgwn Cymru
0:08:25 > 0:08:30- # Ton ton ton, deri ton ton ton, - deri ton ton ton, deri ton ton ton
0:08:30 > 0:08:34- # Ton ton ton, deri ton ton ton, - deri ton ton ton, deri ton ton
0:08:34 > 0:08:36- # Ton deri deri ton ton
0:08:36 > 0:08:38- # Ton deri deri deri deri ton
0:08:39 > 0:08:41- # Ton ton deri deri ton ton
0:08:42 > 0:08:45- # Ton deri deri ton ton #
0:08:54 > 0:08:57- The North East is prominent - in the choice of set pieces...
0:08:58 > 0:09:01- ..in terms of themes, - poetry, poets and composers.
0:09:01 > 0:09:06- Yr Hen Lofa by ID Hooson set - to Bwlchderwin by Haydn Morris...
0:09:07 > 0:09:11- ..was the set piece for the - Cerdd Dant Duet Under 19 years.
0:09:14 > 0:09:18- # Fe ddaeth rhyw arddwr heibio
0:09:18 > 0:09:21- # I wisgo'r domen brudd
0:09:21 > 0:09:25- # A rhoncwellt tal, a rhedyn
0:09:25 > 0:09:28- # A blodau pinc eu grudd
0:09:29 > 0:09:32- # A heddiw clywais fronfraith
0:09:32 > 0:09:35- # O ardd y pyllau glo
0:09:36 > 0:09:39- # Ym moli'r Garddwr hwnnw
0:09:40 > 0:09:44- # Am adfer tegwch bro #
0:09:51 > 0:09:55- Can Y Crysau Cochion by Rhys Jones, - a composer from the area...
0:09:55 > 0:09:59- ..was the set piece - for the Boys' Party Years 7 to 9.
0:10:01 > 0:10:03- # Awn allan i'r gad - rhown bopeth i'n gwlad
0:10:04 > 0:10:06- # Yn bymtheg o arwyr iach
0:10:07 > 0:10:09- # Mae'r ddraig ar dan yn sain y gan
0:10:09 > 0:10:12- # Rhaid arddel hen Gymru fach
0:10:12 > 0:10:15- # Mae'r ddraig ar dan yn sain y gan
0:10:15 > 0:10:20- # Rhaid arddel hen Gymru fach
0:10:23 > 0:10:25- # I'r gad! #
0:10:31 > 0:10:34- With us so close to the border, - Clawdd Offa (Offa's Dyke)...
0:10:34 > 0:10:38- ..was the set dance for the folk - dance Years 6 and Under.
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0:11:24 > 0:11:29- I've got a clear memory of hearing - the voice of a young singer...
0:11:29 > 0:11:31- ..at the 2003 Urdd Eisteddfod.
0:11:31 > 0:11:35- That young singer - was Steffan Rhys Hughes.
0:11:35 > 0:11:38- The same thing happened again - this year.
0:11:38 > 0:11:41- A natural performer and another lad - from the Vale of Clwyd.
0:11:42 > 0:11:45- A voice like a bell, - remember this name, Ynyr Rogers.
0:11:49 > 0:11:51- My name is Ynyr Rogers.
0:11:51 > 0:11:54- I attend Ysgol Pen Barras.
0:11:55 > 0:11:57- I took part in 18 competitions.
0:11:58 > 0:12:02- I won first prize in nine of them.
0:12:02 > 0:12:04- In first place, Ynyr Rogers.
0:12:04 > 0:12:06- Ynyr Rogers.
0:12:06 > 0:12:08- Many congratulations, Ynyr.
0:12:09 > 0:12:15- I enjoy singing because if you - sing well, people compliment you.
0:12:16 > 0:12:18- It's also a lot of fun.
0:12:22 > 0:12:26- I don't see myself as a celeb, - but it was nice for a week.
0:12:30 > 0:12:34- I don't know if I will be a singer - in the future.
0:12:35 > 0:12:37- Maybe I'll be a footballer.
0:12:39 > 0:12:43- I look forward - to competing next year.
0:12:44 > 0:12:48- But not in 18 competitions!
0:12:55 > 0:12:57- # Do gwelais hi yn y Bala
0:12:58 > 0:13:01- # Newydd werthu ei gwlan
0:13:01 > 0:13:05- # Yn eistedd yn ei chadair
0:13:05 > 0:13:08- # Wrth danllwyth mawr o dan
0:13:09 > 0:13:12- # A'i phibell a'i thybaco
0:13:13 > 0:13:16- # Yn smocio'n abal ffri
0:13:17 > 0:13:20- # A dyna lle mae'r ddafad
0:13:21 > 0:13:23- # Good morning John
0:13:23 > 0:13:26- # How d'ye #
0:13:29 > 0:13:33- I enjoyed adjudicating - the duet for Years 6 and Under.
0:13:33 > 0:13:39- I was enchanted by the winning pair, - Osian and Ynyr.
0:13:39 > 0:13:42- The set piece was Cwrlid - by Nia Wyn Jones.
0:13:44 > 0:13:50- # O! Tlysni y tirlun - sy'n addurn i'n gwlad
0:13:51 > 0:13:57- # A'i afael o ynom sy'n wir ddiymwad
0:13:58 > 0:14:04- # Er mawredd holl wledydd y byd - does dim lle
0:14:05 > 0:14:14- # I ni fel 'rhen Gymru - dan holl ser y ne' #
0:14:22 > 0:14:24- My name is Robat Arwyn.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27- I've been adjudicating all week.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30- I've enjoyed every one - of my nine competitions.
0:14:30 > 0:14:34- Ysgol Pen Barras singing Lolipop - still lives in my memory.
0:14:35 > 0:14:36- Incredible.
0:14:36 > 0:14:39- # Lolipop, lolipop, - o, loli-loli-loli
0:14:40 > 0:14:43- # Lolipop, lolipop, - o, loli-loli-loli
0:14:43 > 0:14:46- # Lolipop, lolipop, - o, loli-loli-loli
0:14:46 > 0:14:48- # Lolipop
0:14:48 > 0:14:49- # Lolipop- - POPPING
0:14:49 > 0:14:50- # Ba dum dum dum
0:14:50 > 0:14:53- # Dwi di mopio hefo ti, dyna pam
0:14:54 > 0:14:56- # Ti ydy'r cynta 'rioed - i gynnau'r fflam
0:14:56 > 0:14:59- # Cussanu'n aml iawn, - dwi'n gweld dim byd
0:14:59 > 0:15:02- # Dwi isio lolipop o hyd
0:15:03 > 0:15:09- # Ti ydy'r lolipop, lolipop, - o, loli-loli-loli
0:15:09 > 0:15:12- # Lolipop, lolipop, - o, loli-loli-loli
0:15:12 > 0:15:15- # Lolipop, lolipop, - o, loli-loli-loli
0:15:16 > 0:15:18- # Lolipop, lolipop #
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0:15:31 > 0:15:33- The standard - of instrumental competition...
0:15:33 > 0:15:36- ..at the Urdd Eisteddfod - is astounding every year.
0:15:37 > 0:15:39- Solos, duests, ensembles and bands.
0:15:39 > 0:15:43- Don't be surprised - if they leave you open-mouthed.
0:16:25 > 0:16:28- I enjoyed the instrumental duet - on Friday.
0:16:29 > 0:16:32- Talfan and Siriol Jenkins - won the competition.
0:16:32 > 0:16:35- They're from my school - so congratulations.
0:17:21 > 0:17:25- Apart from the Cerdd Dant - competitions...
0:17:25 > 0:17:29- ..the competition that stood out - for me was the harp competition.
0:17:29 > 0:17:34- Mared was the winner and she played - her piece incredibly well.
0:17:34 > 0:17:37- Congratulations to her.
0:18:31 > 0:18:34- In addition - to taking first prize today...
0:18:35 > 0:18:37- ..we've got a surprise for Mared.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41- Winning the Harpist Trophy donated - by Telynau Teifi...
0:18:42 > 0:18:46- ..to the most promising harpist - at the festival Mared Pugh-Evans.
0:18:47 > 0:18:49- Give her a round of applause!
0:18:54 > 0:18:59- It feels incredible. I've never won - at the Urdd Eisteddfod before.
0:18:59 > 0:19:01- I'm shocked and really happy.
0:19:01 > 0:19:03- I really enjoy the harp.
0:19:09 > 0:19:13- The bands and orchestras could be - heard at the pavilion on Friday.
0:19:13 > 0:19:16- The winners were - Ysgol Uwchradd Tryfan from Bangor.
0:20:01 > 0:20:05- There is one prominent name - that we haven't seen or heard yet.
0:20:05 > 0:20:10- Yes, Charlie Lovell-Jones is back - and he still reigns supreme.
0:20:59 > 0:21:02- Winning the string solo - is fantastic.
0:21:02 > 0:21:04- I enjoyed the competition massively.
0:21:04 > 0:21:06- I love playing the violin...
0:21:06 > 0:21:09- ..particularly - in front of such large crowds.
0:21:09 > 0:21:15- Just to win gives it that little - extra boost. It's great for me.
0:21:15 > 0:21:19- I enjoyed Charlie Lovell-Jones - and Math Roberts...
0:21:19 > 0:21:21- ..competing in the piano solo.
0:21:22 > 0:21:25- I was sat right at the front, - by the stage.
0:21:26 > 0:21:29- I could see their fingers going up - and down.
0:21:29 > 0:21:33- I really enjoyed. It was a pure - pleasure to listen to them.
0:21:52 > 0:21:55- It was incredible. - I didn't expect it at all.
0:21:55 > 0:21:58- It's a tough competition - with such a high standard.
0:21:58 > 0:22:00- It's such a shock really.
0:22:00 > 0:22:03- Charlie Lovell-Jones, - who came second, and I...
0:22:03 > 0:22:06- ..compete against each other - every year.
0:22:06 > 0:22:09- We tend to win alternative years.
0:22:09 > 0:22:12- It's a privilege to compete against - such quality pianists.
0:22:28 > 0:22:33- It was nice to see new instrumental - competitions this year.
0:22:33 > 0:22:37- The performance stage hosted - the percussion players...
0:22:37 > 0:22:39- ..the guitarists and their groupies!
0:22:45 > 0:22:49- Under the Rock and Pop banner, - the guitar solo Years 7 to 9.
0:22:51 > 0:22:53- My name is Osian, I'm 12 years old.
0:22:54 > 0:22:56- I come from Llanuwchllyn by Bala.
0:22:58 > 0:23:04- Today, I won the guitar solo - competition at the Urdd Eisteddfod.
0:23:08 > 0:23:12- I'm glad the Urdd held competitions - like these rock and pop ones.
0:23:12 > 0:23:17- They're a change from the usual - things like Cerdd Dant and singing.
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0:23:56 > 0:23:59- We focus now on the main ceremonies - of the day...
0:23:59 > 0:24:03- ..with Urdd Gobaith Cymru's Chair, - Tudur Dylan Jones.
0:24:03 > 0:24:07- Dylan, everyone was happy - that there was a winner every day.
0:24:08 > 0:24:12- Indeed - having a deserving winner - in the main ceremony every day...
0:24:12 > 0:24:15- ..is one factor in being - a successful Eisteddfod.
0:24:15 > 0:24:18- This Eisteddfod - has certainly been successful.
0:24:18 > 0:24:22- It was lovely to see a relatively - local lad, from Ruthin...
0:24:22 > 0:24:26- ..standing up on Monday to win - the Medal for Music Composition.
0:24:26 > 0:24:27- George Dolan.
0:24:28 > 0:24:32- He stood up - to come down to the stage.
0:24:32 > 0:24:35- He then stood up again - to go over to the band.
0:24:35 > 0:24:40- Not only can he compose, - he can also play an instrument.
0:24:41 > 0:24:44- The piece he composed was fantastic.
0:25:07 > 0:25:11- Gareth Glyn, who was adjudicating, - was very pleased.
0:25:11 > 0:25:15- It was nice to hear he thought - the standard was high...
0:25:15 > 0:25:17- ..four years ago - when he last adjudicated...
0:25:17 > 0:25:20- ..but that it was even higher - this year.
0:25:20 > 0:25:23- Wednesday was a very good day - for one family!
0:25:23 > 0:25:28- Yes, two sisters came to the top - in the Drama Medal competition.
0:25:28 > 0:25:32- The Llywelyn Williams family - from Morfa Nefyn.
0:25:32 > 0:25:34- Lois was the one to stand up.
0:25:42 > 0:25:45- She wrote a lovely play.
0:25:45 > 0:25:50- The adjudicator mentioned the - influence of Gwenlyn Parry's Y Twr.
0:25:50 > 0:25:53- However, it was done - in a completely different way.
0:25:54 > 0:25:56- Why would anyone put this here?
0:25:56 > 0:25:58- I don't know.
0:25:58 > 0:26:02- It must be important as it - doesn't look like it should be here.
0:26:02 > 0:26:03- Leave it alone.
0:26:03 > 0:26:04- No, I won't.
0:26:04 > 0:26:05- No, I won't.- - Why?
0:26:05 > 0:26:07- I don't want to.
0:26:07 > 0:26:10- She's used the oldest story - in existence...
0:26:10 > 0:26:12- ..the story of Adam and Eve...
0:26:12 > 0:26:16- ..and one of the most modern - companies that exists, Apple.
0:26:16 > 0:26:18- She brought the two apples together.
0:26:19 > 0:26:22- It is a very challenging play - for any two actors...
0:26:22 > 0:26:24- ..one male and one female.
0:26:24 > 0:26:27- They have to become older - as the play goes on.
0:26:27 > 0:26:30- Gwynfor Dafydd - was chaired on Thursday.
0:26:30 > 0:26:33- The atmosphere in the pavilion - was special.
0:26:33 > 0:26:36- It was lovely to see Gwynfor Dafydd - stand up.
0:26:36 > 0:26:39- Gwynfor Dafydd - is going to be a big name.
0:26:39 > 0:26:41- He'll be a big name next year...
0:26:41 > 0:26:47- ..because he wrote the welcome poem - for next year's Urdd Eisteddfod.
0:26:47 > 0:26:51- There was a good combination - of the old and the new in his work.
0:26:51 > 0:26:55- He used the ancient skill - of writing in cynghanedd...
0:26:56 > 0:26:58- ..but with a fresh interpretation.
0:26:58 > 0:27:04- He looked at his native area - and how the area has suffered...
0:27:04 > 0:27:07- ..but there was also hope - in the poem.
0:27:07 > 0:27:11- "In this confused, stale state
0:27:12 > 0:27:16- "It all dies quietly."
0:27:16 > 0:27:19- He's only 18 - and he can write words like those!
0:27:19 > 0:27:22- On Friday, there was - a very special crown for someone.
0:27:22 > 0:27:26- It was a striking crown - for a striking author.
0:27:26 > 0:27:29- Iestyn Tyne - was the one who stood up.
0:27:30 > 0:27:34- Iestyn was second in the competition - last year and the year before.
0:27:34 > 0:27:36- But finally, he managed to win.
0:27:37 > 0:27:39- He is quite an all-rounder.
0:27:39 > 0:27:45- He can write short stories, micro - literature, poems in vers libre...
0:27:45 > 0:27:49- ..and he can also write - in cynghanedd now.
0:27:49 > 0:27:53- Aneirin Karadog taught him - on a course in Ty Newydd.
0:27:54 > 0:27:58- His work display his maturity.
0:27:59 > 0:28:03- Certainly, we should all keep - an eye out for his name in future.
0:28:05 > 0:28:09- "The new President stood - at his window watching the sun set
0:28:10 > 0:28:14- "On the streets below, - his people were bustling about
0:28:15 > 0:28:17- "Returning from work maybe
0:28:17 > 0:28:19- "Taking the dog for a walk...
0:28:19 > 0:28:22- "..or doing some last-minute - shopping before shops closed
0:28:23 > 0:28:26- "He looked at the manifesto - in his hand
0:28:26 > 0:28:30- "The document that led him to the - place where he was now standing
0:28:30 > 0:28:32- "He was President of the People
0:28:32 > 0:28:35- "There was no doubt about that"
0:28:37 > 0:28:40- Winning at the Urdd Eisteddfod - gives you confidence.
0:28:40 > 0:28:42- It's like some kind of approval.
0:28:42 > 0:28:45- It's nice when adjudicators - look at your work...
0:28:45 > 0:28:47- ..and decide - it has something special.
0:28:55 > 0:28:57- Since 1986 in Dyffryn Ogwen...
0:28:57 > 0:29:01- ..the Urdd Eisteddfod has awarded - those who have learned Welsh.
0:29:01 > 0:29:04- The competition changed - considerably this year...
0:29:05 > 0:29:07- ..and the change - was warmly welcomed.
0:29:07 > 0:29:10- The emphasis is now on using - the language from day to day.
0:29:10 > 0:29:14- The three people who have reached - the final round...
0:29:15 > 0:29:17- ..of the Learners' Medal - competition...
0:29:19 > 0:29:22- ..are Megan Elias - - congratulations...
0:29:25 > 0:29:29- ..Hannah Eve Cook - - huge congratulations...
0:29:31 > 0:29:35- ..and Bradley Jones - - congratulations.
0:29:43 > 0:29:47- Today, we've been working - in the welcome tent.
0:29:47 > 0:29:51- We've been giving out maps - and welcoming people.
0:29:52 > 0:29:56- Just go down there, - then carry straight on.
0:29:57 > 0:30:01- We've been interviewing people. - It's gone well so far.
0:30:02 > 0:30:03- I can't wait to do more.
0:30:03 > 0:30:04- I can't wait to do more.- - There are three of us left.
0:30:06 > 0:30:08- We don't want to fall out. - It's anyone's game.
0:30:08 > 0:30:11- We'll see what happens.
0:30:15 > 0:30:16- The winner of the game...
0:30:16 > 0:30:21- ..and the one who stood up as winner - of the Learners' Medal...
0:30:21 > 0:30:25- ..at the Urdd Eisteddfod in Flint - was Megan Elias, from Conwy.
0:30:38 > 0:30:40- There were other successes - for Welsh learners.
0:30:40 > 0:30:44- The winners of the Cerdd Dant Party - competition for learners...
0:30:44 > 0:30:47- ..was Ysgol Gynradd Plascrug, - Aberystwyth.
0:30:51 > 0:30:54- # Fel seren wib aiff heibio
0:30:55 > 0:30:58- # Yn liwiau coch a glas
0:30:58 > 0:31:02- # Gan drio achub y rhai da
0:31:03 > 0:31:06- # A dymchwel y rhai cas #
0:31:07 > 0:31:11- I enjoyed Georgia Spark - from Ysgol Gynradd Abernant...
0:31:11 > 0:31:13- ..performing Y Deinosor.
0:31:14 > 0:31:15- Dinosaur
0:31:16 > 0:31:21- "Yesterday, I saw a dinosaur
0:31:22 > 0:31:28- "Washing its feet on the seashore
0:31:28 > 0:31:36- "A small head, but as tall - as the stratosphere
0:31:37 > 0:31:42- "And a long tail stretching - from there to here"
0:31:44 > 0:31:47- The image I enjoyed the most - this week...
0:31:47 > 0:31:52- ..was seeing the competitors rushing - off stage to celebrate their win.
0:31:52 > 0:31:54- And celebrate they should!
0:31:54 > 0:31:59- They've worked hard and performed - at the local and regional rounds...
0:31:59 > 0:32:02- ..to reach the prelims here, - let alone reach the main stage.
0:32:03 > 0:32:07- They've then managed to win - at the National Urdd Eisteddfod.
0:32:09 > 0:32:12- Of all the competitions - I adjudicated this week...
0:32:12 > 0:32:16- ..the one that stood out for me - was the Boys Solo Years 7-9.
0:32:16 > 0:32:18- A high standard...
0:32:18 > 0:32:21- ..but the winner, Llyr Eurig, - really stood out.
0:32:21 > 0:32:27- # Fe lithrodd yr aur - drwy eich bysedd
0:32:28 > 0:32:34- # Ni chlywsoch chi'r crio'n y crud
0:32:35 > 0:32:40- # Ni welsoch y trawst - yn eich llygaid
0:32:41 > 0:32:53- # Fe'ch dallwyd a gwyn eich byd #
0:32:57 > 0:33:02- I relly enjoyed - the Vocal Ensemble Under 19.
0:33:02 > 0:33:04- # Chwarae'r peiriant fideo
0:33:04 > 0:33:05- # Chwarae'r peiriant fideo- - # Fideo
0:33:05 > 0:33:07- # Ar bnawn dydd Sadwrn oer
0:33:07 > 0:33:09- # Woo, woo
0:33:09 > 0:33:11- # Bomiau'n disgyn ar fy mhen
0:33:11 > 0:33:14- # O'r anghenfil yn y lloer
0:33:15 > 0:33:16- # Chwarae'r peiriant fideo
0:33:16 > 0:33:17- # Chwarae'r peiriant fideo- - # Fideo
0:33:18 > 0:33:20- # Ar bnawn dydd Sadwrn oer
0:33:20 > 0:33:21- # Woo, woo
0:33:22 > 0:33:23- # Bomiau'n disgyn ar fy mhen
0:33:24 > 0:33:29- # O'r anghenfil yn y lloer #
0:33:32 > 0:33:35- I saw the dialogue competition.
0:33:35 > 0:33:38- It was an excerpt - out of Daniel Owen's work.
0:33:38 > 0:33:42- Congratulations to the winners. - I really enjoyed it.
0:33:43 > 0:33:46- Has the story come out - about Ernest and I fighting?
0:33:47 > 0:33:49- I haven't heard anything.
0:33:50 > 0:33:50- Then how...
0:33:50 > 0:33:52- Then how...- - Wait.
0:33:55 > 0:33:57- You are going to the fair tomorrow.
0:33:59 > 0:34:02- Take care with the fattened steer.
0:34:02 > 0:34:05- Who told you - that I was going to sell the steer?
0:34:06 > 0:34:08- Take care of the steer...
0:34:08 > 0:34:11- ..and go home - before I tire of your story.
0:34:27 > 0:34:27- .
0:34:31 > 0:34:31- Subtitles
0:34:31 > 0:34:33- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:34:46 > 0:34:50- This year's Eisteddfod is on - the grounds of Flint High School.
0:34:50 > 0:34:55- Here's a beautiful panorama over - the Dee Estuary towards the Wirral.
0:34:56 > 0:35:00- The Maes this year is worth seeing, - smaller but with a homely feel.
0:35:01 > 0:35:05- It really feels like a festival this - year and I know a lot of work...
0:35:05 > 0:35:08- ..went into getting - this special atmosphere.
0:35:16 > 0:35:20- I'm Lois Prys. I was commissioned - to bring some colour to the Maes.
0:35:23 > 0:35:26- I added the six-metre flags. - They're six metres in height.
0:35:27 > 0:35:30- It's nice to have some colour - higher up than the stalls.
0:35:32 > 0:35:37- Mistar Urdd's Village - has a new entrance.
0:35:38 > 0:35:40- There's a tepee - and creative space...
0:35:40 > 0:35:43- ..for performance and make-up.
0:35:44 > 0:35:49- There's a large 'Croeso' sign - outside the Maes to welcome people.
0:35:51 > 0:35:52- I'm very happy with how it looks.
0:35:53 > 0:35:56- We've been lucky that - the weather has been so nice.
0:35:57 > 0:36:01- All the colours stand out - and look bold, which is always good.
0:36:08 > 0:36:11- # Gwena dyro wen fach i mi
0:36:11 > 0:36:15- # Gwena a chei un nol gennyf fi
0:36:15 > 0:36:19- # Dywed ffarwel wrth y felan fel hyn
0:36:20 > 0:36:24- # Dangos dy ddannedd a gwena #
0:36:34 > 0:36:37- Another person smiling proudly - this week was Elin Williams.
0:36:38 > 0:36:40- She won the - John and Cerdiwen Hughes Award.
0:36:46 > 0:36:49- One of the performances - I judged this week...
0:36:49 > 0:36:53- ..which made a huge impression on me - was Aelwyd Penllyn...
0:36:53 > 0:36:57- ..reciting Gruffudd Antur's - 'Lle bo iaith, bydd Cymdeithas.'
0:36:59 > 0:37:05- "Through the memory, an ardent muse - cradles and protects us.
0:37:06 > 0:37:11- "The chains of legends - link us to times long gone.
0:37:13 > 0:37:14- "To live through the language
0:37:15 > 0:37:20- "Until it becomes - an essential partition."
0:37:29 > 0:37:30- Good luck, Wales.
0:37:30 > 0:37:32- Good luck, Wales.- - Good luck Wales in the Euros.
0:37:38 > 0:37:40- # Rhedeg i fyny ac i lawr
0:37:42 > 0:37:43- # Dwi'n rhedeg i Baris
0:37:44 > 0:37:46- # Rhedeg i ffwrdd i ddod yn ol
0:37:47 > 0:37:49- # Dwi'n rhedeg i Baris #
0:37:50 > 0:37:52- Good luck, Wales. I'll be there.
0:37:55 > 0:38:00- For six competitors, the stage here - at Flint isn't the end of the road.
0:38:00 > 0:38:04- They will go forward to compete - for the Bryn Terfel Scholarship...
0:38:05 > 0:38:08- ..at the Stiwt in - Rhosllanerchrugog in October.
0:38:08 > 0:38:09- Who would they be?
0:38:11 > 0:38:14- Steffan Rhys Hughes from Cardiff.
0:38:14 > 0:38:16- # Lle'm magwyd 'slawer dydd
0:38:16 > 0:38:22- # Yn gofeb werdd - i'r gelyniaethau hir
0:38:22 > 0:38:27- # A'r ddwyiaith ddyrys - sy'n hydreiddio'r pridd #
0:38:28 > 0:38:31- Rhydian Jenkins from Maesteg.
0:38:32 > 0:38:35- # Hon ydyw'r foment a'r hyn a wnes
0:38:36 > 0:38:41- # Yr holl freuddwydio, - brwydro a chrwydro er fy lles #
0:38:43 > 0:38:44- Bethan Elin from Anglesey.
0:38:46 > 0:38:49- "Waterfalls, rivers, a stone circle.
0:38:49 > 0:38:52- "They are really quite wonderful.
0:38:54 > 0:38:59- "One of them is sure to win a - Countryside Council of Wales award."
0:39:00 > 0:39:02- Jams Coleman from Anglesey.
0:39:17 > 0:39:20- Meilir Jones also from Anglesey.
0:39:20 > 0:39:21- # A'ch cred
0:39:22 > 0:39:24- # Y cadarn Iehova
0:39:25 > 0:39:32- # A'ch nertha #
0:39:35 > 0:39:36- Completing the six...
0:39:37 > 0:39:39- ..Lleucu Parri from Cardiff.
0:39:58 > 0:40:01- The final night belongs - to the big branches.
0:40:01 > 0:40:03- Cor Merched Llangwm - set the standard.
0:40:07 > 0:40:14- # Does gennym ni neb ond tydi
0:40:16 > 0:40:20- # Ysbryd tragwyddoldeb Dduw
0:40:21 > 0:40:23- # Aros gyda ni
0:40:25 > 0:40:33- # Does gennym ni neb ond tydi
0:40:34 > 0:40:38- # Ysbryd tragwyddoldeb Dduw
0:40:39 > 0:40:42- # Aros gyda ni
0:40:44 > 0:40:47- # Amen
0:40:48 > 0:40:52- # Amen
0:40:53 > 0:41:04- # Amen #
0:41:26 > 0:41:31- # Nid fi yw mab fy nhad
0:41:34 > 0:41:40- # Nid fi yw'r darlun - o'r hyn welodd o
0:41:41 > 0:41:48- # Gyda nerth y duwiau, - ac amynedd saint
0:41:48 > 0:41:53- # Ni allwn fod yr un
0:41:55 > 0:42:00- # I gwblhau y llun
0:42:01 > 0:42:11- # A bod yr hyn nad oeddwn i #
0:42:26 > 0:42:32- Next, the three-voice male choirs - and the winners Aelwyd Bro Cernyw.
0:42:36 > 0:42:41- # Sut ca'i ymadael?
0:42:42 > 0:42:47- # Ble ca'i ryddhad?
0:42:49 > 0:42:59- # Aed man genhedloedd dyn - i faes y gad
0:43:00 > 0:43:12- # O fewn fy nghalon - mae hoff dir fy ngwlad
0:43:15 > 0:43:21- # Fy ngwlad #
0:43:42 > 0:43:46- Aelwyd Hafodwenog won the - Step Dance for Year 7 and Under 25.
0:44:26 > 0:44:32- # Mewn munud fach dawel - ym mwrlwm y byd
0:44:34 > 0:44:41- # Gan ddeffro atgofion - sy'n llonni o hyd
0:44:42 > 0:44:50- # Daw tinc ar yr awel - ac atsain o draw
0:44:51 > 0:44:57- # Mae'r gan yn ein galw, - mae'r gan yn ein galw
0:44:58 > 0:45:06- # Mae'r gan yn ein galw, - beth bynnag a ddaw #
0:45:07 > 0:45:11- Helen Wyn and Fflur Wyn - were the judges.
0:45:11 > 0:45:15- This year, they've awarded - first prize to Aelwyd Llangwm.
0:45:31 > 0:45:33- Come on, come on.
0:45:34 > 0:45:41- # Beth bynnag a ddaw #
0:45:46 > 0:45:51- After the competing ended, - the Maes became turned into a party.
0:45:51 > 0:45:53- It hosted it's first ever gig...
0:45:53 > 0:45:55- ..featuring Candelas, - Y Bandana and Mellt.
0:46:11 > 0:46:13- # Wyt ti'n dal i weld - cysgodion yn y nos
0:46:14 > 0:46:17- # Wyt ti'n dal i grio - yn dy freuddwydion
0:46:20 > 0:46:22- # Wyt ti'n dal i weld - cysgodion yn y nos
0:46:22 > 0:46:26- # Yn dal i wrando ar dy hen ganeon
0:46:26 > 0:46:30- # Dy hen ganeon #
0:46:30 > 0:46:32- Thank you very much, - Eisteddfod Flint.
0:46:39 > 0:46:42- Mistar Urdd celebrated - his 40th birthday.
0:46:43 > 0:46:46- The Eisteddfod itself is - close to its 90th birthday.
0:46:46 > 0:46:50- Despite the years, this festival - remains young at heart.
0:46:50 > 0:46:54- It continues to develop and change. - And it keeps moving around.
0:46:54 > 0:46:56- It continues to matter.
0:46:56 > 0:46:59- Thank you, Flint for - fanning the flames of the fire.
0:46:59 > 0:47:03- Bridgend accepts the baton and - prepares to astound and inspire.
0:47:08 > 0:47:12- This eisteddfod will be remembered - as happy and very welcoming.
0:47:14 > 0:47:18- All the volunteers have contributed - to make it a fantastic success.
0:47:21 > 0:47:23- So many people have - come to support Flint.
0:47:24 > 0:47:27- A lot of locals have worked - very hard and enjoyed it.
0:47:28 > 0:47:31- We hope all the visitors - enjoyed it just as much.
0:47:31 > 0:47:33- Thank you, Flintshire.
0:47:33 > 0:47:35- Thank you, Flintshire.- - Thank you, Flintshire.
0:47:35 > 0:47:38- An unforgettable week.
0:47:39 > 0:47:41- Come back to Flint - any time you like.
0:47:42 > 0:47:46- Without doubt, the flames of Flint - have burnt bright at the eisteddfod.