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Wrexham is very excited to welcome back
the National Eisteddfod of Wales for the first
time in more than three decades. But the
party only lasts for a single wonderful week.
parade through Wrexham town centre,
followed by a rousing performance from the
Fron Choir and a spectacular fireworks
display. Nothing like starting with a bang.
We thought it might be fun to make a year
of it. With more than 300 different events
to showcase the very best local culture –
plus a few big names from the rest of Wales.
Welcome to Wrexham Year of Culture 2011.
The programme includes drama, dance, music,
film, the visual arts, heritage and literature.
That should just about cover it. Do let us know
if you think we’ve missed anything. We can
always squeeze in another event somewhere.
It all begins on 21 January with a lantern
After that highlights include concerts from
the Welsh Chamber Orchestra, the BBC
National Orchestra of Wales and the chorus
of the Welsh National Opera.
Rhys Meirion, Aled Hall and Alun Rhys-
Jenkins, aka the Three Welsh Tenors, will be
belting it out at Theatr Stiwt.
And other big events are being added to
the list all the time. So do keep checking
our website. We wouldn’t want you to
miss anything.
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