In pictures: Eisteddfod begins

1 of 10 Children's Day at Llangollen International Eisteddfod brought thousands to the maes.

2 of 10 The day has a Chinese theme this year.

3 of 10 Two performers rehearse backstage....

4 of 10 ...before taking to an outdoor stage...

5 of 10 ...watched by scores of young visitors.

6 of 10 The main stage at the eisteddfod will witnesses scores of performances.

7 of 10 Stepping onto the stage in front of the huge auditorium can be daunting.

8 of 10 A long-lost cousin of the Welsh dragon?

9 of 10 Competitors take a break and a take-away.

10 of 10 Morag, the European eagle owl, proves popular with young visitors.