THOUSANDS of youngsters from the Dwyfor and Meirionnydd recently came together to take part in a television show to celebrate the Welsh language.

Year 5 and 6 pupils from different primary schools in Gwynedd took part in the four shows filmed for Sioe Arbennig Tag a Rimbojam, in Morfa Bychan, Dolgellau and Caernarfon.

Presenters of the S4C series Tag, Mari Lovgreen and Owain Williams lead the mayhem and DJ Sal from the comedy show Ysbyty Hospital provided music to get all the children up dancing.

The children’s poet laureate, presenter of Stwnsh game show Pyramid, Anni Llyn, read poetry to the children which was followed by them singing along to their favourite songs in the Urdd’s mass karaoke Rimbojam!

The Stwnsh service said they were proud to collaborate with S4C to encourage the children to use their Welsh as it’s an integral part of the Welsh language TV channel’s aims, starting with the youngest viewers.

Sioned Wyn Roberts, S4C content commissioner for children, explained why children’s programmes are so important to preserving the future of the Welsh language.

She said: “There’s no doubt that Stwnsh’s main aim is to entertain.

“But these programmes contribute hugely to the future of the Welsh language. Without the programmes, apps, shows and bonus digital content on the S+ website, which are all part of Stwnsh’s wide and varied service, the opportunities for children to engage with the Welsh language outside the classroom would be vastly reduced.

“I know that this is also the aim of our partners – Gwynedd Council, the Urdd, Bardd Plant Cymru – so it’s great that we can all work together like this to create such a significant event, which brings all of Gwynedd’s primary schools together to celebrate their language.”

The shows recorded are among a number of events held as part of Gwynedd Council’s Welsh Language Charter.

The charter aims to inspire every child in Gwynedd to use the Welsh language in their everyday lives.