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The ceremony will be held in the Gorsedd Circle on the Maes if the weather is fine
- Fanfare and procession of the Archdruid and their entourage
- Playing of the Corn Gwlad (Horn of the Land): Dewi Corn and Gwyn Anwyl
The audience is asked to stand when the Corn Gwlad is played in their direction and to remain standing during the Gorsedd Prayer.
- Gorsedd Prayer: Rhys Meirion
- Opening of the Gorsedd Circle: The Archdruid Mererid
Hymn Tune: Sanctus
Let us praise You, O God of our fathers…
- A word of welcome from the Archdruid
- Local poetry: Aled Ardudwy
- Presentation of the Hirlas Horn to the Archdruid: Rachel Thomas
- Court attendants: Ioan Massey and Gruffydd Thomas
An adult from the Eisteddfod area presents the Hirlas Horn, saying:
"Honoured Archdruid, in the name of the households of Wrexham, we ask you to drink of the wine of our welcome to the Gorsedd and the Eisteddfod."
After drinking, the Archdruid replies:
"Thank you. We pray for Heaven’s blessing on the homes of Wrexham and on your Eisteddfod."
- Welcoming representatives of the Celtic nations and the Gorsedd of Patagonia
- Cerdd Dant performance: Lona Meleri
- Short remembrance for Gorsedd members: The Recorder Christine
In the midst of our joy, it is fitting to remember the Gorsedd members who passed away during the year: those who cherished our literary treasures in poetry and prose; those who delighted in our nation’s music, the sound of the harp and all instruments; those who found joy in creating beauty with their hands; those who enlightened our youth with their knowledge; and those who taught us the way of peace by leading us to love God.
We thank Him, the source of all gifts, for the talents that were among us; we pray for His comfort for the grieving families and His protection for this bereaved Circle. As we listen to the memorial song, we remember them all.
- Memorial Song: Steffan Bryn Gwyn
- Bardic greeting: Peredur Edeirnion
Induction of new members:
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(a) Main winners of the 2024 Rhondda Cynon Taf National Eisteddfod
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(b) Main winners of the Urdd National Eisteddfod
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(c) By qualifying degree
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(ch) By Gorsedd examination
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(d) In honour of the Gorsedd
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Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Welsh National Anthem)
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Procession of the Archdruid and the Gorsedd from the Circle
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Ceremony Harpist: Telynores Waengoleugoed