THE Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is feast for the senses.

This festival of singing and dancing attracts competitors from across the world to the North Wales town every summer.

Over the course of the almost week-long spectacle, thousands of singers, dancers and instrumentalists from dozen of countries perform for visitors and judges.

Many compete in traditional dress, adding to the visual display people have come to know and love.

In this gallery, the Leader takes a look back at the Llangollen Eisteddfod in July of 1977.

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These photos capture the global feel and celebratory atmosphere of the popular event.

Did you attend or compete, or attend the parade?

To see more photos from the past, courtesy of the Leader archives, checkout the Local Bygones section on our website - leaderlive.co.uk

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If you have any old photos you would like to share, email claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk