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living traditions in urban art:the félibrée, Bergerac, France 2013
Beth JacksonDirector & Curator, Artfully
Living traditions in urban art: the félibrée, Bergerac, France 2013 artfully
Living traditions in urban art: the félibrée, Bergerac, France 2013 artfully
The “Félibrée” (felibrejada in Occitan) is an Occitan festival held each year in a city or a village of the Périgord.The first festival was held on September the 20th 1903 in Mareuil sur Belle. And from that year, all the spots of Périgord were visited.
The 2013 “Félibrée” was held in the town of Bergerac on the Dordogne River in southern France.
Living traditions in urban art: the félibrée, Bergerac, France 2013 artfully
Living traditions in urban art: the félibrée, Bergerac, France 2013 artfully
The Bornat dau Périgord organizes this event with a committee that is carefully selected each year in the hosting village or town.
Not only on this occasion, but throughout the year, the Bornat dauPérigord is actively involved in the teaching of Occitan, from schools to university.
Living traditions in urban art: the félibrée, Bergerac, France 2013 artfully
Living traditions in urban art: the félibrée, Bergerac, France 2013 artfully
The program consists in a procession of traditional & folk groups, a "taulada" (meal) under a large party tent, a "court of love" that is both modern and traditional.
The organizers emphasize the authenticity of costumes, musical instruments and ancient crafts. Not with a nostalgic look, but turned to the future.
Living traditions in urban art: the félibrée, Bergerac, France 2013 artfully
Living traditions in urban art: the félibrée, Bergerac, France 2013 artfully
Living traditions in urban art: the félibrée, Bergerac, France 2013 artfully
During the six months preceding the Félibrée, cultural days, conferences, shows, theme nights are organized to protect the heritage of the Occitan language.
The "Félibrée" is a reflection of the ideal Occitan, composed of courtesy, beauty or independence.
Living traditions in urban art: the félibrée, Bergerac, France 2013 artfully
Living traditions in urban art: the félibrée, Bergerac, France 2013 artfully
The "Court of Love" is the memory of the troubadours "fin'amor" when they sang courtesy, chivalry, love and wisdom of women.
Today, participating to a "Félibrée" is sharing values like simplicity, friendship, sharing, respect for others, tolerance and love as a value.
Living traditions in urban art: the félibrée, Bergerac, France 2013 artfully
The Félibrée of the 21stcentury has an important role in preserving the langue d'oc (Occitan) and its culture. It participates in the fight of all languages called "forgotten".
Living traditions in urban art: the félibrée, Bergerac, France 2013 artfully
photos: Artfullytext: http://www.verdoyer.fr/en/felibree‐2012‐piegut
Living traditions in urban art: the félibrée, Bergerac, France 2013 artfully
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