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Llangollen is most famous for the annual Llangollen International Eisteddfod, a week long event, usually starting officially on the Tuesday, and ending on the Sunday of the same week.
During the week people from all over the world take part in musical and dancing competitions.
A parade, led by the Llangollen Silver Band, is usually held on the Tuesday of the Eisteddfod week, in which both the locals and visitors, take part dancing, singing, and playing musical instruments, whilst marching the streets of Llangollen.
[edit] Llangollen Fringe Festival
The Llangollen Fringe Festival is an independent arts festival, usually held in mid July. From its first year in an impromptu tent on an out-of-town playing field through to its present fixed Town Hall location, via a converted weavers' shed, the Fringe has increased its reputation with every year. It includes a diverse mix of music, comedy, theatre, dance and workshops.
The Fringe is renowned for its fantastic atmosphere and eclectic mix of acts.
Some previous artists to have taken part in the Llangollen Fringe include The Damned(with Captain Sensible), Cerys Matthews, Tracy Emin, Damien Hirst, Juan Martín and The Black Seeds.
[edit] Songs and nursery rhymes
- "Llangollen Market", traditional
- "Ladies of Llangollen", Ian Chesterman
- "Pastai Fawr Llangollen" (The Great Llangollen Pie), Arfon Gwilym
[edit] Economy and commerce
Today, Llangollen relies heavily on the tourist industry.
In 2002, as part of a publicity effort, many local businesses agreed to accept the Euro during the week of the Eisteddfod, which attracts many European competitors.
Llangollen on the River Dee, Wales is world famous for its white water Slalom canoeing and kayaking, being host to International and UK events. The International Canoe Federation (ICF), The European Canoe Union (ECU) and the British Canoe Union (BCU) all hold events in Llangollen.
Cricket[1], football and rugby union teams all play at Tower Fields, which overlooks the town and the International Eisteddfod field and pavilion.
Thermals rising up the valley sides to the south of the town are used for paragliding, and mountain bikers also enjoy this hilly area.
Llangollen was the finishing point of the first massed-start cycle race held on British roads, on 7 June 1942. The 59-mile Wolverhampton-Llangollen race was organised by Percy Stallard in defiance of the sport's governing body, the National Cyclists' Union, but with approval from all police chief constables through whose districts the event ran.
[edit] Notable people
[edit] References
- , Llangollen Museum
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