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Poet Ifor ap Glyn gives an insider's view of the secrets and mysteries of the National Eisteddfod of Wales, which is being held this year in Llanelli.

The Eisteddfod is the largest travelling cultural event in Europe and is held each year at different locations. It celebrates Welsh language poetry, music and the arts. As a London Welshman, Ifor is ideally placed to give us an insider's view. He was brought up near Primrose Hill in London which, coincidentally, was the site where the modern druidic ceremony was invented over 200 years ago by an eccentric Welshman Iolo Morgannwg. It was his invention which later developed into the modern National Eisteddfod.

Since leaving London, Ifor ap Glyn has become one of the most acclaimed poets in Wales, winning two prestigious crowns at the National Eisteddfod. Ifor also spends the whole of Eisteddfod week caravanning. He is ideally placed to take us behind the scenes at the event, explaining the secrets of the druidic ceremonies and why the Chair and Crown are the main prizes for poetry.

Ifor also meets a folk singing carpenter, tries his hand at judging a musical competition and sees his niece being made a druid in the Gorsedd of Bards.