Festival of Brittany: 17-28 May, 2012

Or when the biniou decides to be new!

Concerts, exhibitions, ‘fest-noz’, markets…Since 2009, the Fête de la Bretagne has become the perfect occasion for the region to set out to conquer the world with its vitality and up-to-date attitude. An opportunity to see the ‘biniou koz’, or traditional Breton bagpipes, from a completely new perspective.

Picture 1 Festival of Brittany: 17-28 May, 2012 Picture 2 Festival of Brittany: 17-28 May, 2012

Land of tradition and folklore, Brittany has a real talent for turning old into new. Very much in the image of the cyber fest-noz organised on the internet, this festival’s slogan could easily be ‘be new’, in honour of the biniou. For the last three years, the region has commandeered the festival of Saint-Yves, the patron Saint of Brittany, to address a universal message not only to the rest of the world, but also to Breton people scattered around globe, reminding people what a great place it is, bursting with cultural vitality and a true spirit of solidarity. Concerts, exhibitions, fest-noz, street performance…From more traditional media through to a range of contemporary art forms, and from Ho Chi Minh to Buenos Aires, since 2009, the Gouel Breizh (Saint-Yves) has succeeded in mobilising its cultural troops. So remember that when May is out, you can cast your clout – and enjoy the Fête de la Bretagne on Saint-Yves’ day.

Further details from: www.fetedelabretagne.com