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Why was the Urdd set up?
The beginning. Urdd Gobaith Cymru was established by Sir Ifan ab Owen Edwards in 1922. His aim was to protect the Welsh language in a world where the English language dominated every aspect of life outside the home.
What does Urdd Gobaith Cymru mean in English?
The League of Welsh Hope
Often translated to English as the League of Welsh Youth, Urdd Gobaith Cymru literally translates as ‘The League of Welsh Hope’.
When was Mr Urdd created?
When created and launched in 1976, children’s TV entertainer Mici Plwm wore the Mr Urdd costume and toured around Wales for 12 weeks.
What was the aim of the Urdd?
The Urdd’s aim is to ensure that all the young people of Wales (between 8 and 25 years of age) are given the opportunity, through the medium of Welsh, to develop into rounded individuals, and enable them to play a constructive role in the community, by developing personal and social skills.
When was the Urdd founded?
January 25, 1922Urdd Gobaith Cymru / Founded
When did the Eisteddfod start?
1861National Eisteddfod of Wales / First event date
What do the colours of Mr Urdd mean?
The logo of the Urdd is a triangle of green (symbolising Wales), red (symbolising fellow-man), and white (symbolising Christ): faithfulness to these three elements is the basis of the Urdd’s motto. A version of this logo with eyes, arms and legs becomes the character Mistar Urdd.
Where was the first Urdd Eisteddfod?
The first official National Eisteddfod was held in Aberdare in 1861.
When was Urdd established?
When was Mr Urdd made?
The Urdd currently has 55,000 members. It’s exactly 10 years since the Urdd National Eisteddfod last visited Cardiff. Mistar Urdd, the Urdd’s famous mascot was born in 1976 so is 43 years old this year and has changed design many times over the years.
What do they do in the Urdd?
Folk Dancing, fun games, quiz, bingo, film, disco, eisteddfod, trek, sing alongs, camp fires, night walk to name a few.