THE PEOPLE of the Tywi Valley have joined forces to create a welcoming atmosphere for the start of the Urdd Eisteddfod in Llandovery.

This morning – Monday, May 29 - the Eisteddfod officially opened, with seven volunteers being given the honour of being named Eisteddfod yr Urdd Honorary President 2023.

The community has been celebrating the momentous occasion being held in the area by decorating their homes, schools, businesses and local landmarks in red, white and green to welcome visitors to the Eisteddfod.

Not only did the people of Llandovery get involved but also the neighbouring residents and businesses in Llandeilo, Llandybie and Llangadog as well as Ysgol Teilo Sant and Ysgol Ffairfach.

Take a look at some of the pictures below.

South Wales Guardian: Ysgol Ffairfach's signYsgol Ffairfach's sign (Image: Stuart Ladd),

South Wales Guardian: Colourful sign on the road to Llandovery.Colourful sign on the road to Llandovery. (Image: Stuart Ladd)

South Wales Guardian: Tyre display.Tyre display. (Image: Stuart Ladd)

South Wales Guardian: Sign in Llangadog.Sign in Llangadog. (Image: Stuart Ladd)

South Wales Guardian: Ysgol Teilo Sant, Llandeilo's display.Ysgol Teilo Sant, Llandeilo's display. (Image: Stuart Ladd)

South Wales Guardian: A fun design in Llandybie.A fun design in Llandybie. (Image: Stuart Ladd)

South Wales Guardian: The Drovers statue decked out. The Drovers statue decked out. (Image: Stuart Ladd)

The Urdd Eisteddfod in Llandovery runs between May 29 and June 3. For tickets, visit www.urdd.cymru/eisteddfod

See more of the pictures in the gallery at the top of the article. All pictures were taken by Stuart Ladd.