0:00:01 > 0:00:06- Welcome to Llangollen for highlights - of the International Eisteddfod.
0:00:07 > 0:00:09- It's heating up here in Llangollen.
0:00:10 > 0:00:12- Yesterday, an Indonesia choir...
0:00:12 > 0:00:14- ..were crowned - Children's Choir of the World.
0:00:15 > 0:00:17- Before the end of the evening...
0:00:17 > 0:00:19- ..the Dancers of the World - will be crowned.
0:00:20 > 0:00:22- One of the youth choirs - will win a chance...
0:00:22 > 0:00:25- ..to compete for the - Choir Of The World title.
0:00:25 > 0:00:29- Yes, stay with us for highlights - from Friday at Llangollen.
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0:01:02 > 0:01:05- Here's a taste of today's - Town Parade.
0:01:06 > 0:01:09- Usually, it starts the week - but was moved to Friday this year.
0:01:10 > 0:01:12- We'll see more of it later on.
0:01:49 > 0:01:51- The Eisteddfod is full of colour - and dancers today.
0:01:52 > 0:01:55- With the winners - of the Traditional Folk Dance...
0:01:55 > 0:01:57- ..the Choreographed Dance...
0:01:57 > 0:02:00- ..and the Open Floor - competing tonight...
0:02:00 > 0:02:04- ..to be named Dancers of the World, - every step needs to be in place.
0:02:06 > 0:02:10- Here are Aichurok from Kyrgyzstan.
0:02:10 > 0:02:13- Their dance - is about a party for a bride.
0:02:38 > 0:02:41- I'm joined by the princess here.
0:02:41 > 0:02:45- What's the history - and significance of the dance?
0:02:48 > 0:02:51- It's a traditional dance - from Indonesia.
0:02:51 > 0:02:54- It's about a female hero - who is a strong warrior.
0:02:55 > 0:03:00- She has a soft heart - and uses a mask to show her anger.
0:03:29 > 0:03:33- This is the first time Mother Touch - Dance Group from Zimbabwe...
0:03:33 > 0:03:34- ..have been to Llangollen.
0:03:59 > 0:04:02- This is the Mother Touch - Dance Group from Zimbabwe.
0:04:02 > 0:04:04- It's wonderful to see them.
0:04:04 > 0:04:08- Tell me how you felt, - dancing on the stage today?
0:04:11 > 0:04:15- I'm Thanedka - and I was so happy on the stage.
0:04:15 > 0:04:19- I was proud to represent - my school and my country.
0:04:19 > 0:04:21- It was hard to believe - I was on that big stage.
0:04:23 > 0:04:24- Her smile says it all.
0:04:24 > 0:04:26- You're drawing a tear to my eye.
0:04:27 > 0:04:29- What's the history of the dance?
0:04:29 > 0:04:35- On stage, we portrayed our cultural - activities, dancing and singing.
0:04:35 > 0:04:40- Thanks for coming to Llangollen.
0:04:41 > 0:04:42- Thank you is Tatenda.
0:04:42 > 0:04:44- Tatenda.
0:04:44 > 0:04:46- Good luck.
0:04:47 > 0:04:50- Closing the competition - were dancers from India.
0:04:50 > 0:04:54- This dance is about farmers - working hard through the year...
0:04:54 > 0:04:55- ..for a good harvest.
0:05:20 > 0:05:23- In first place, from India, - Gabhru Panjab De.
0:05:29 > 0:05:31- I've got hold of the winners.
0:05:34 > 0:05:35- They're quite happy.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39- They're competing in tonight's - Dancers of the World competition.
0:05:40 > 0:05:41- How does that feel?
0:05:41 > 0:05:44- It's a pleasure to win first prize.
0:05:44 > 0:05:45- We've worked hard.
0:05:46 > 0:05:49- Our conductor keeps us on our toes.
0:05:49 > 0:05:51- We're hoping for the best tonight.
0:05:53 > 0:05:54- So, who's going to win tonight?
0:05:55 > 0:05:58- Gabhru, Gabhru, Gabhru Panjab De!
0:06:08 > 0:06:14- We always wonder at the variety - of instruments we see at Llangollen.
0:06:14 > 0:06:16- This year is no different.
0:06:17 > 0:06:21- The Sheng is one of Hong Kong's - traditional instruments.
0:06:21 > 0:06:27- This next piece shows different - styles of playing the instrument.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29- Here's Sabrina Chan from Hong Kong.
0:07:27 > 0:07:30- Nine choirs competed - in the Folk Song Choir competition.
0:07:30 > 0:07:32- There was no representation - from Wales.
0:07:33 > 0:07:35- There were choirs - from all over the world.
0:07:35 > 0:07:39- Here is the University of the - Philippines Medicine Choir...
0:07:39 > 0:07:42- ..singing about searching for gold.
0:08:13 > 0:08:17- The choir from the Philippines, - I feel very safe in their company.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21- Here's why. Tell us - some of the choir's history.
0:08:22 > 0:08:27- We're the University of the - Philippines Medicine Choir.
0:08:28 > 0:08:30- We love to sing.
0:08:30 > 0:08:35- We're so happy to be here in Wales - to do what we love the most...
0:08:35 > 0:08:38- ..which is singing - and sharing a song with you.
0:08:38 > 0:08:40- It's great to have your company.
0:08:41 > 0:08:43- Good luck to you - all here in Llangollen.
0:08:43 > 0:08:47- The Bob Cole Conservatory - Chamber Choir from California...
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- ..was the spiritual song, - My Soul's Been Anchored In The Lord.
0:08:53 > 0:08:56- # My soul's been anchored - in the Lord
0:08:56 > 0:08:58- # Hallelujah, will you praise him?
0:08:58 > 0:09:00- # Will you praise him?
0:09:00 > 0:09:01- # Will you praise him?
0:09:01 > 0:09:03- # God almighty, are you angered?
0:09:03 > 0:09:04- # Yes, I'm angered
0:09:04 > 0:09:06- # Lord, I'm angered
0:09:06 > 0:09:07- # Lord, I love you
0:09:07 > 0:09:08- # Yes, I'll serve you
0:09:09 > 0:09:10- # Lord, I praise you
0:09:10 > 0:09:11- # Hallelujah
0:09:11 > 0:09:14- # My soul's - been anchored in the Lord
0:09:14 > 0:09:25- # My soul's been anchored - in the Lord #
0:09:27 > 0:09:30- Rhian Roberts has been listening - to the Folk Choirs.
0:09:31 > 0:09:32- What kind of competition was it?
0:09:32 > 0:09:33- Very interesting.
0:09:33 > 0:09:35- There wasn't a poor choir.
0:09:35 > 0:09:39- The quality varied - with six standing out for me.
0:09:39 > 0:09:42- The differences in culture - between countries...
0:09:42 > 0:09:44- ..made this quite hard to judge.
0:09:44 > 0:09:49- Yes, native culture varies - across the world.
0:09:55 > 0:09:59- I enjoyed the wonderful sound of - the choir from the Czech Republic.
0:09:59 > 0:10:02- They were singing about a girl - getting married.
0:10:02 > 0:10:05- They had a full, rich, smooth sound.
0:10:05 > 0:10:09- I enjoyed their interpretation - a lot.
0:10:43 > 0:10:48- Coro San Benildo from the - Philippines had a different sound.
0:10:48 > 0:10:52- They produced a playful sound when - they sang a song about fishermen.
0:10:52 > 0:10:55- It struck me - that they enjoyed singing.
0:10:56 > 0:10:59- I enjoyed watching them - because of that.
0:11:29 > 0:11:32- Another American choir, - Sunday Night Singers...
0:11:32 > 0:11:34- ..sang about a girl leaving home.
0:11:34 > 0:11:37- Their sound was a bit more folky - than the Bob Cole singers.
0:11:38 > 0:11:40- But their voices - were still very rich.
0:11:40 > 0:11:42- I really enjoyed this.
0:11:42 > 0:11:49- # Oh they tell me - of an unclouded day #
0:11:51 > 0:11:54- Head on the block, - which choir is going to take it?
0:11:55 > 0:11:56- It's between two choirs for me.
0:11:57 > 0:12:01- I enjoyed the beautiful sound - of the Bob Cole choir from America.
0:12:01 > 0:12:05- The choir from the Philippines - put a smile on my face.
0:12:06 > 0:12:09- For me, personally, it was the choir - from the Philippines.
0:12:10 > 0:12:11- Thanks, Rhian.
0:12:11 > 0:12:14- Let's see what the official - adjudicators thought.
0:12:15 > 0:12:18- In first place, Bob Cole - Conservatory Chamber Choir, USA.
0:12:22 > 0:12:25- We're so happy that our hard work - and dedication has paid off...
0:12:26 > 0:12:30- ..and we were able to share these - beautiful American folk songs...
0:12:30 > 0:12:32- ..with these incredible people - in Wales.
0:12:33 > 0:12:34- One more question.
0:12:34 > 0:12:37- Will we be seeing you tomorrow - night in the Choir Of The World?
0:12:38 > 0:12:40- We hope so! We hope so!
0:12:40 > 0:12:42- Congratulations to you all.
0:12:44 > 0:12:48- Join us after the break for more - competing from Llangollen.
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0:13:00 > 0:13:03- Welcome back.
0:13:03 > 0:13:07- The Welsh soccer players were given - a warm welcome back to Wales today.
0:13:07 > 0:13:09- The motto of the football team...
0:13:10 > 0:13:12- ..also applies to everyone here - in Llangollen.
0:13:13 > 0:13:16- Together Stronger.
0:13:23 > 0:13:25- Together Stronger.
0:13:30 > 0:13:33- Together Stronger. - Trinidad and Tobago.
0:13:39 > 0:13:42- Together Stronger.
0:13:46 > 0:13:48- Next, the Open Floor - dance competition.
0:13:49 > 0:13:52- Competitors have the freedom - to present any style of dance...
0:13:52 > 0:13:54- ..from traditional to modern.
0:13:58 > 0:14:02- First on stage, Welsh competitors - Nidus from Cwmbran.
0:14:03 > 0:14:06- They presented a tribute - to the Battle of the Somme.
0:14:06 > 0:14:11- They depicted the experiences - of one soldier in World War 1.
0:14:35 > 0:14:39- From Wales to the Emerald Isle - and the energetic Spraoi group.
0:14:39 > 0:14:44- Traditional Irish folk dancing - combined with more modern moves.
0:15:06 > 0:15:11- Gema Citra Nusantara from Indonesia - performed an umbrella dance...
0:15:12 > 0:15:14- ..to convey peace and solitude.
0:15:46 > 0:15:50- The competition was closed by - a second team from Nidus, Cwmbran.
0:15:51 > 0:15:56- Say Cheese was the title and the - dancers were a picture on stage.
0:16:20 > 0:16:22- The winners are...
0:16:22 > 0:16:25- ..Nidus 2 from Cwmbran, Wales.
0:16:26 > 0:16:29- The second group from Nidus - claimed the first prize.
0:16:30 > 0:16:34- This group of youngsters from - Cwmbran were clearly ecstatic.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41- Congratulations. - How does it feel to have won?
0:16:42 > 0:16:46- We thought we might come second.
0:16:46 > 0:16:48- We never expected to win.
0:16:48 > 0:16:52- When they announced the result - we all screamed.
0:16:52 > 0:16:58- We've worked hard for this for - many years and we're delighted now.
0:16:58 > 0:17:01- You're singing - with a choir tomorrow.
0:17:01 > 0:17:03- Yes, the open choir competition.
0:17:03 > 0:17:06- Good luck with that - and congratulations.
0:17:12 > 0:17:16- Most competitors stay in hotels - these days.
0:17:16 > 0:17:20- The tradition of competitors staying - with families does still go on.
0:17:20 > 0:17:24- Qypyrlinjt e Roshnikut Dance - Group from Albania...
0:17:24 > 0:17:28- ..are staying with a family - in Orton near Wrexham.
0:17:28 > 0:17:31- More people should get involved - like they used to.
0:17:31 > 0:17:36- Everybody used to do it in homes.
0:17:37 > 0:17:39- They aren't in the community - any more.
0:17:44 > 0:17:48- In this area we have a lot of - families who want to be hosts.
0:17:48 > 0:17:52- They like to get involved - and meet the different cultures.
0:17:53 > 0:17:57- Regularly, we get invited over - to their countries as well.
0:17:57 > 0:18:01- It's quite nice to have the mix - and meet these different people.
0:18:07 > 0:18:10- I've been on holiday - in many different countries.
0:18:10 > 0:18:14- I have achieved a new dream - by coming here to Llangollen.
0:18:14 > 0:18:16- I'm staying with a lovely family.
0:18:17 > 0:18:20- After a hearty breakfast - and a reassuring song...
0:18:20 > 0:18:23- ..it's time to head for - Llangollen...
0:18:25 > 0:18:29- ..to compete in the Traditional - Folk Dance Group competition.
0:18:29 > 0:18:31- Good luck to them.
0:18:35 > 0:18:40- This competition is popular - and colourful as we can see.
0:18:41 > 0:18:43- This is Gabhru Panjab De - from North West India.
0:18:44 > 0:18:48- This dance's theme is agricultural - community and the harvest.
0:19:15 > 0:19:17- This group of dancers - from Morocco...
0:19:17 > 0:19:20- ..have been competing at Llangollen - for five years.
0:19:20 > 0:19:22- It's nice to see them back.
0:19:23 > 0:19:27- Tell us about the dance - you're performing today.
0:19:31 > 0:19:35- The dance is from the valley - of roses in South East Morocco.
0:19:35 > 0:19:37- Bees discover a field of roses...
0:19:38 > 0:19:42- ..and then invite others to dance - around the flowers.
0:19:46 > 0:19:49- Wonderful. Good luck and nice - to see you back in Llangollen.
0:20:34 > 0:20:37- Here are our friends from Albania - with a clarinet dance.
0:20:37 > 0:20:39- The dance is over 600 years old.
0:20:40 > 0:20:42- The meaning has long been forgotten.
0:21:04 > 0:21:08- This is the first visit of - Gema Citra Nusantara from Indonesia.
0:21:08 > 0:21:10- They're performing a dynamic dance.
0:21:10 > 0:21:14- It's a perfect combination - of singing and choreography.
0:21:46 > 0:21:48- Here's Aichurok from Kyrgyzstan.
0:21:48 > 0:21:53- They're presenting a dance about a - beautiful, pure, hard-working girl.
0:22:28 > 0:22:33- The winners are - Gema Citra Nusantara from Indonesia.
0:22:35 > 0:22:38- No success for our friends - from Albania this time.
0:22:39 > 0:22:43- Indonesia rose to the top. - Congratulations to them.
0:22:44 > 0:22:46- Join us after the news at 9.30pm...
0:22:47 > 0:22:51- ..to find out which group will be - crowned Dancers of the World.
0:22:52 > 0:22:55- Before that, - there was a sea of colour...
0:22:59 > 0:23:06- ..as the pavilion welcomed - the Parade.
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