SECONDARY school pupils in Llangollen have been chosen to participate in a peace initiative run by the Eisteddfod.

Pupils aged 14 to 18 at Ysgol Dinas Bran, Llangollen will deliver the International Eisteddfod Message of Peace through a mime and narration performance to a song entitled ‘Peace at Last’.

The pupils will perform a modern take on the peace message, which has been delivered at the Eisteddfod every year since 1952 to promote worldwide peace, at the festival’s main stage, the Royal Pavilion on Thursday, July 5.

Debbie Neal, head of music at Ysgol Dinas Brân, said: “It is fantastic to once again be celebrating the International Eisteddfod by taking part in the portrayal of such an important and uplifting message.

“It’s incredibly rewarding and inspiring to work with our young children on this project, whose history is deeply connected to the long-standing traditions adopted by Eisteddfod.

“Our pupils have put so much effort into making this performance a success and we are very much looking forward to closing with a peace song to accompany the message. It is something that has certainly created a buzz amongst the children”.

Welsh peace organisation, Wales for Peace, will also take part in the event by showcasing a digital installation that demonstrates the transcendence of peace through time via a series of short video interviews.

Awel Irene, community participation facilitator at Wales for Peace, said: “Since its inception in 1952, through to modern day, the peace message has a historical perspective like no other.

“As children from Ysgol Dinas Brân take to the International Eisteddfod stage on Thursday 5th July during the evening concert, Wales for Peace would like to congratulate all of the young performers on helping to uphold such a vitally important message.

“Visitors will be warmly welcomed at the archive tent throughout the week-long celebrations, where they will find this year’s peace display, demonstrating the goodwill and friendship found at the very heart of the festival.”

The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2018 runs from Tuesday, July 3 to Sunday, July 8.

For more information visit www.llangollen.net