HESTA GASCONA - FETE GASCONNE - SAMEDI
Three days dedicated to Gascon culture? A unique opportunity to (re)discover the region’s culture and cuisine in a festive and friendly atmosphere!
Saturday, the 15th:
9:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: PASSEJADA FORESTI%C8RA, Forest walk with Francis Rachou, Departure from the MJC courtyard
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.: BASQUE INFLUENCES ON GASCON OCCITAN, Pierre Cames - Dancing Casino
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: MANDALA ACTIVITY, Creating a giant mandala with children and “big kids” – Casino Park
2:00–4:00 p.m.: SINGING WORKSHOP, Gascon Polyphonic Music, Wilfried Abo, Room TBD—Registration required
2:00–4:00 PM: MANDALA ACTIVITY, Creating a giant mandala with children and “big kids” - Casino Park
2:00–6:00 PM: PELOTA AND GRAND CHISTERA, Introduction followed by a demonstration - Luchon Fronton
4:30–7:00 PM: DANCE ON THE DANCE FLOOR, A Quate mans & Terre Brune - Henri Pac Hall ? 10 ? registration required
5:00 PM–7:00 PM: CANT%C8RA ITINERANTA EN VILA, Polyphonic groups - Downtown bars
7:30 PM: APER%D2?CANT%C8RA & FOOD - Casino Plaza
8:30–9:00 PM: BAL A LA VOIX, For everyone, acoustic performance - Casino Plaza
9:30 PM–12:00 AM: BAL DU XV AOUT, Musicians from Comminges - Casino Plaza
3:00 PM–4:30 PM: “THÉÂTRE À SOPA AU PISTON,” comedy with French subtitles by the Galéjaires d’Ariège - Casino Dance Hall
All events without listed prices are FREE ADMISSION.
Workshops and classes require REGISTRATION due to limited availability.
Concerts and dances that require payment may be subject to RESERVATION.