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In pictures: Urdd Eisteddfod 2025 in rain and shine

Charlie Buckland
BBC News
Urdd Gobaith Cymru Elain Roberts on the bardic chair on stage in striped floral dress with shoulder straps and long brown hair holding a bunch of flowersUrdd Gobaith Cymru
Dilys, Arwyn and Mai stand in front of the lake with trees behind them and blue skies beyond. Both grandparents are wearing sunglasses, Arwyn has his hand on Mai's shoulder. Dilys is holding a bright yellow balloon. Arwyn has a grey hoody on and dark grey hair, Dilys has white hair and has a blue and white striped top with a bag strap on her shoulder which is black and white. Mai is wearing a pink t-shirt with loads of badges on it.
Elain Roberts was crowned the Main Bard winner
Welsh speakers Dilys and Arwyn travelled from Llanberis to take their granddaughter Mai to the Eisteddfod

Despite it being the hottest start to May in Wales this year, the sunshine didn't quite hold out for this week's Urdd Eisteddfod.

While some photos may be deceiving, Europe's largest youth festival, held this year in Margam Park in Neath Port Talbot, was largely damp - but performers didn't let the weather rain on their parade.

Wednesday was the brightest day, with families across Wales flocking to the Maes to spectate, eat and enjoy.

From political faces including First Minister Eluned Morgan and Mark Drakeford to former rugby star Alun Wyn Jones, everyone turned up to show their passion for the Welsh language.