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Gorsedd Cymru

Gorsedd Cymru
Abbreviationthe Gorsedd
FormationAncient (Ancient)
540 (540) (1st Eisteddfod)
1792 (1792) (revived)
TypeWelsh culture
Celtic Revival
HeadquartersWales
Website[1]

Gorsedd Cymru (Welsh pronunciation: [ˌɡɔrsɛð ˈkəmrɨ, ˌɡɔrsɛð ˈkəmri]), or simply the Gorsedd (Welsh: yr Orsedd), is a society of Welsh-language poets, writers, musicians and others who have contributed to the Welsh language and to public life in Wales.[1] Its aim is to honour such individuals and help develop and promote their fields in addition to maintaining relationships with other Celtic nations and Y Wladfa in Patagonia.[2] The Gorsedd is most prominent at the National Eisteddfod of Wales where it is responsible for the main ceremonies held.

  1. ^ Hanes Gorsedd y Beirdd Geraint & Zonia Bowen; Barddas 1991
  2. ^ "Gorsedd Cymru – Gorsedd – Datblygu barddas, llenyddiaeth, cerddoriaeth, a chelfyddyd" (in Welsh). Retrieved 14 August 2019.

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