Cardiff National Eisteddfod of Wales 2008, Festivals Concerts Cardiff, City of Cardiff - Wales where to go, what to see and where to stay in Wales

The 2008 National Eisteddfod of Wales will be held in the City of Cardiff from the 2 - 9 of August. The National Eisteddfod of Wales can be traced back to 1176 when it is said that the first Eisteddfod was held, under the auspices of Lord Rhys, at his castle in Cardigan. There he held a grand gathering to which were invited poets and musicians from all over the country. A chair at the Lord's table was awarded to the best poet and musician, a tradition that prevails in the modern day National Eisteddfod.