This modern contest evolved from ancient tournaments in which poets and musicians -- known as bards -- would compete against each other for a seat of honor in the households of noblemen.

• 艺术节的现代比赛是从古代的比赛中演化而来的。在古代赛事中诗人和音乐家（即人们所熟知的凯尔特吟唱诗人）会为赢得贵族家庭的荣誉席位而相互竞争。