HÈSTA GASCONA - FÊTE GASCONNE - VENDREDI
Three days dedicated to Gascon culture? A unique opportunity to (re)discover the region’s culture and cuisine in a festive and friendly atmosphere!
Friday, the 14th:
9 a.m.–12 p.m.: CAMINADA GORMANDA, Hike with tastings of local products - Casino? Registration required: 06 28 30 08 81
9:45 a.m.–12 p.m.: CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY WORKSHOPS, Games & Occitan culture – Casino? Registration required
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.: TRADITIONAL MUSIC: BETWEEN HERITAGE AND MODERNITY, Jean-Marc Apiou – Casino Dance Hall
10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: POLYPHONIC CONCERT: Lobas & Bohons – Superbagnères Plateau
1:30–4:00 PM: DANCE WORKSHOP FOR EXPERIENCED DANCERS, Rond%E8us de Gasconha, C%E9line Bouillaud, Room %E0 to be determined ? Registration required
2:00–3:00 PM: INTRODUCTION TO GASCON DANCE, Bernat Arrous - Dancing Casino? Registration required
2:00 PM–4:00 PM: MANDALA ACTIVITY, Creating a giant mandala with children and “big kids”—Casino Park
2:00–5:00 p.m.: INTRODUCTION TO OCCITAN DANCES followed by an INTRODUCTORY DANCE PARTY, Michèle Soumaire - Henri Pac Hall ? Registration required
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM: TARABASTAR (Street Brass Band) – Downtown & Casino Plaza
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: PYRENÉEN SINGING CONTEST – Polyphonic Groups – Square Lauret
7:30 p.m.: APER%D2?CANT%C8RA & FOOD - Casino Plaza
9:30 p.m.–11:15 p.m. – SARABAT D’ARAN (Bramatopin) – Casino Plaza
11:15 PM–1:00 AM: BAL DEL LOP – Casino Plaza
3:00 PM–4:00 PM: TALES OF GASCONY, For children and parents, Marc Castanet – Casino Theater
4:00 PM–5:30 PM: LECTURE (title TBD), Bernat Arrous - Casino Dance Hall
8:30 PM–9:30 PM: HORSE GUIDES’ RETREAT, Parade of local folk groups, Downtown
All events without listed prices are FREE ADMISSION.
Workshops and classes require REGISTRATION due to limited space.
Concerts and dances that require payment may be subject to RESERVATION.