Fest-Noz Interlycées 2018 Mezv DallThe first notes of the ringers ring out, seemingly calling dancers across town. Small groups merrily approach the stage and floor. Children, parents, elders, all generations are there. Not a Breton headdress or vest on the horizon, barely a few sailors… We’re far from the folkloric show!
Fest-Noz Gouel Ar Muzik E Kawan 2018
Fest-Noz Interlycées 2018 Drask Biniou and bombarde intone a rhythmic, repetitive tune. The dancers begin arm in arm and pounding the floor: “it’s a plinn,” is heard in the crowd.
From our side, we settle down at the buvette, just to feel the atmosphere. A beer of a local microbrewery in the hand, we talk about everything and nothing while observing the show. It’s amazing to see everyone mingling and dancing with the same movement! You can quickly spot the insiders, who don’t hesitate to open their arms to the beginners to let them into the dance and share a piece of their culture.
Léguer En Fête (1)
Fest-Noz Olifant
Philomenn Brasserie Touken
Fest-Noz Kawan HejañEmported by the rhythm and the good child atmosphere, we venture with the girlfriends in the human chain. The guys them prefer to remain with the counter. The arms well wedged under those of my neighbors, I let myself carry by the movement, concentrating only on my feet. One-two, one-two-three, one-two, one-two-three… I close my eyes, guided by the bouncing of the floor.
After a few an-dro (the famous chain holding each other’s little fingers) and hanter-dro, the ringers give way to a group of young people. Next to the diatonic accordion and the wooden transverse flute, sax, guitar and drums mingle with the traditional tunes in a rock and festive tone. Gavottes and circus circles follow each other in a joyful intergenerational mishmash. We even manage to lure the guys into a wild scottish!
Our steps are not very academic, but what an incredible feeling to be carried by the music and the enthusiasm of the dancers all around us. A human experience apart and full of energy, which we will remember for a long time!
It’s not that complicated. And even better than a step session!
Fest-Noz Skol KawanDon’t hesitate to get started! In fest-noz, regulars usually have as much fun sharing their culture as they do dancing with good partners.
When you decide to enter the dance, ideally arrange to have a woman on the left and a man on the right. This will avoid splitting up a couple!”
