The culture of Nice will be in the spotlight on July 5th and 6th with this first edition!
The “Fête de la Place Garibaldi” honors all aspects of the heritage of Nice, from literature and folklore to singing, dancing, and cuisine. An original initiative organized by the Association of Place Garibaldi Traders, the Office of Commerce and Crafts of Nice, the Hidraïssa Association, the City of Nice, the General Council, and COMITES, who hope this first event will pave the way for a long series.
A rich and varied program will be offered, including an authors’ fair, an artisan market, an exhibition of local artists, and tastings of Nice specialties offered by the merchants of the square.
Also planned: conferences, a screening of Jean Vigo’s film “À propos de Nice”, and a tribute to Louis Nucéra.
PROGRAM – PROUGRAMA
Saturday, July 5th – Disata 5 juilhet
11am-12:30pm: La Jeunesse niçoise Band – Fanfara la jouinessa nissarda
Harmony Band born nearly eighty years ago, under the official name “La Musique de la Jeunesse Niçoise”, from the merger of two musical organisations: “L’Harmonie des Enfants de Nice” created in 1853, and “L’Harmonie du Vieux Nice” created in 1926.
The program spans tradition and modernism, featuring more than ninety pieces performed by musicians aged 8 to 70 in a relaxed and festive atmosphere under the direction of its President, Madame Agnès CERETTO.
2pm: Nice La Belle, Songs and Dances of Niçoise Folklore – Cant e dansa de Nissa
The group “NICE LA BELLE” was created in 1956 by Francis Gag and has been part of the National Union of Popular Tradition Groups-UNGTP since January 1st, 2013.
Francis Gag’s approach was to create a troupe representative of the city, lively and colorful while respecting local customs and traditions. In 1975, Francis Gag entrusted the leadership of “Nice la Belle” to his daughter-in-law, Francine, who led it for 35 years with enduring passion. Currently, the group consists of around sixty amateur dancers and musicians.
4pm-6pm: Parade in honor of Giuseppe Garibaldi
Institutional celebration, organized by COMITES and the CITY OF NICE
• 4:00 pm departure from Albert 1st Garden
Italian Flag Throwers
Band of 40 musicians and official delegations,
• 6:00 pm Wreath Laying in front of Garibaldi’s statue,
Speeches by officials and French and Italian anthems by the Band.
7pm: Reading of “Avenue des Diables Bleus” by the Hidraïssa Association Letura de “Avenguda dei Diàu blu”
Tribute to Louis Nucéra
Auditorium Maison des Associations
In the presence of Suzanne Nucéra
“Louis Nucéra leaves Montmartre where he lives and returns to Nice where he was born. He spends a few days at his wife’s grandmother, reminiscing, listening to her memories, walking the streets. And from the very first lines dedicated to her, the grandmother is unforgettable, the author’s past expands to the dimensions of an entire city and an entire people…”
8:30pm: Screening of the film “À propos de Nice” by Jean Vigo (1930) – Projection du film “A prepau de Nissa” (25 min duration)
Auditorium Maison des Associations – Sala de la maioun dei assouciacioun
Jean Vigo’s films have an undeniable and indescribable fascination.
It’s difficult to describe “À propos de Nice” without being overly reductive. Reportage? Stroll? Social critique? Poem? Experimental film? Study film? Probably all of this, but above all a statement of faith and hymn to freedom that reveals Nice in all its singular beauty…
10am-6pm: Niçoise Authors’ Fair – Salon des auteurs niçois under the arcades In front of the arcades of the Square, a dozen local writers will engage in public meetings for two days,
10am-7:30pm: Artisan Market of about thirty creators – Mercat artisanau dei creatour, all carefully selected, organized by the Marquage association,
10am-6pm: Exhibition of local painters – Espousicioun d’artista pintre loucal by the Port Avenir Association,
Tasting of Nice Specialties by Place Garibaldi merchants to eat in or take away street-food style. Tast d’especialità nissarda
Sunday, July 6th – Dimènigue 6 juilhet
10am-5pm: Exceptional opening of the Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre – Dubertura echeciounal de la Capela dei penitent blu
Guided tours by the Pénitents Bleus
11am-12:30pm: La Jeunesse niçoise Band for a musical aperitif,
2:30pm: Conference on the History of Place Garibaldi and the Chapel of the Pénitents Bleus by Mr. Sébastien Richard, Prior of the Chapel
The Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre was designed in 1782 by architect Antoine Spinelli, along with the entire square inspired by Piedmontese urban developments of the same era. It was built in two years by the contractor André Laurenti. The chapel is inseparable from its urban environment, besides its status as a place of worship, it served to give a solemn character to the square, which became, at the end of the 18th century, the true architectural vestibule of the city of Nice.
The chapel has been listed as a historical monument since May 19, 2000.
4pm: Batucada Demonstration on the Square by the Sambati Troupe for a musical snack – Demounstracioun de “Batucada” su la plaça per un tastà musical
5pm: “Loving and Secret” Tour of Old Nice by Alex Benvenuto – Visita amourousa e segreta de la Vila vielha per Alex Benvenuto
Due to limited places, registrations will take place on Saturday at the stands of the Niçoise Authors’ Fair.
10am-6pm: Niçoise Authors’ Fair under the arcades
Present will be: Alex Benvenuto, Christine Bovari, René Bo-Durbano, Georges Caméra, Jean Emelina, Coralie Folloni, Fernand Gasiglia, Solange Jean, Carine Marret, Eric Oliva, Richard Pogliano, Claude Rizzo, Véronique Thuin Chaudron,
Editions Baie des Anges, Lou Sougentin Review, Cristou Daurore (4 Niçoise and Gavot authors: Raoul Nathiez, Reinat Toscano, Pascal Colletta, Reinat Matalot + CDs)
