Fodor's Expert Review Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

The four-day Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, held in early July, brings together amateur choirs and dancers—more than 4,000 participants in all—from all corners of the globe for a colorful folk festival. The tradition of the eisteddfod, held throughout Wales, goes back to the 12th century. Originally gatherings of bards, the eisteddfodau of today are more like national festivals.