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Thursday 21 November updated on 11-21-2024 at 8:06
Thursday 21 November updated on 11-21-2024 at 8:06
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A mountain folk festival that takes to the streets of Bourg Saint Maurice for a summer's day of authenticity and tradition.
The Fêtes de l'Edelweiss brings together different mountain folk groups to delight the ears and the eyes with their colourful traditional costumes. You'll be invited to discover local and more distant cultures and traditions through song, dance, entertainment and encounters.
Saturday 13 July :
6pm - Salle La Scène: Performance by the folk group Les Frontières
Sunday 14 July :
10.30am-12.30pm and 3pm-5pm: Exhibition on the theme of "Veillées d'autrefois" - Ground floor of the music school
11am: The Grand Parade - departs from the church forecourt
To mark the 80th anniversary of the Edelweiss Festival, anyone interested is invited to take part in the parade. If you are interested, please contact the Les Frontières folklore group directly.
3pm-4.30pm: Street entertainment - Town centre
5pm: Gala show - Place de la Mairie
The groups :
Bands taking part in the 2024 edition of the Fêtes de l'Edelweiss :
- The folk group Les Frontières
- Danzar Artistic Company - Colombia
- Schenyang Conservatory Ensemble - China
- Kulansaz - Kazakhstan
- Cran montana - Switzerland
NB : free shows and events. Weather forecast for the Salle des fêtes la Scène.