Sam Rowlands MS 'proud' to be Welsh after Eisteddfod
It was great to see Wrexham in the national spotlight last week as it played host to one of the biggest festivals in Europe.
I was delighted to have the opportunity to visit the National Eisteddfod 2025, held at Isycoed just five miles from the city centre and experience the wonderful celebration of our Welsh language and culture.
I met with so many people who were singing the praises of the way the event was organised and how it offered a wonderful variety of things to do and see.
As a Welsh learner it was great to have the chance to try out my skills and engage with others thanks to support and friendly advice on the Maes.
There was also live translation for some events so that everyone was able to enjoy the spectacle, including non-speakers.
The Welsh Language is an important part of our national identity and culture and the Eisteddfod is a great event to celebrate all that Wales has to offer.
It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase this part of Wales and organisers will have been delighted with the number of visitors it attracted from far and wide.
The event simply had everything you need to promote our beautiful country and of course the fact that it was being held in North Wales was also a great boost for my region.
There was something for all the family at the Eisteddfod from music, entertainment and exhibitions to the ultimate Crowning ceremony with the Gorsedd of the Bards keeping alive our rich heritage.
I was also very pleased to see all the different organisations working together to make this event such a huge success.
I am proud to be Welsh and delighted to have been able to support this great cultural event and I am sure visitors will have been very impressed to see what Wrexham and surrounding areas have to offer.
As ever, please don't hesitate to get in touch. You can contact me by emailing sam.rowlands@senedd.wales or calling on 0300 200 7267.
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