With only 75 days to go before the start of this year’s festival, the names of those to be honoured by Gorsedd Cymru at the Rhondda Cynon Taf National Eisteddfod, have today (20 May) been announced
These honours, presented annually, recognise individuals from all parts of the country for their achievements and their commitment to Wales, our language and their local communities across the whole of Wales. This year’s individuals will be honoured at special ceremonies on the Eisteddfod Maes on Monday 5 August and Friday 9 August.
In line with Gorsedd Cymru’s arrangements for honouring new members, all new members are admitted at the same level, irrespective of whether they are honoured with Blue or Green robes.
Those who have succeeded in the fields of Law, Science, Sports, Journalism, Media, local / national activities become Honorary Druids – Blue robes - for their services to the nation.
The Gorsedd admits new members to the Green robes for their contribution to the Arts. Those who have succeeded in the Gorsedd examinations or are eligible on account of their degree in Welsh, Music or any subject chiefly studied through the medium of Welsh also receive the Green robes, as do the winners of the main competitions at the Urdd Eisteddfod.
Only winners of the main competitions at the National Eisteddfod are honoured with White robes.