From this Wednesday until Sunday, this essential event for lovers of music, songs, and traditional dances, the International Folklore Festival “La Farandole,” organized by the City of Nice with the participation of the Traditional Arts Collective – Lou Cat, will take you on a journey through Armenia, Colombia, the Republic of Kalmykia, Guatemala, Uzbekistan, and Tanzania, with the support of local Nice groups La Ciamada Nissarda and Nice la Belle.
Program:
*Wednesday, August 14*
5:00 PM: Opening Ceremony – Main Town Hall of Nice/ Chéret Lounge
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Opening Show* featuring Colombia, Uzbekistan, the Republic of Kalmykia, Guatemala, and Tanzania – Place Saint-François
*Thursday, August 15*
6:00 PM: Parade of Nations* – From Place de la Bourgada to the Venet Arch
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Discovery Show* featuring Colombia, Uzbekistan, the Republic of Kalmykia, Guatemala, Tanzania, and the County of Nice – Jardin Albert 1er/ Venet Arch
*Friday, August 16*
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Dance Initiation* of the Republic of Kalmykia, Guatemala, and Tanzania – Forecourt of the Theatre de Verdure
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Journey Show featuring the Republic of Kalmykia, Guatemala, and Tanzania – Theatre de Verdure
*Saturday, August 17*
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Musical Performances* – Forecourt of Gare du Sud/ Forecourt of Notre Dame Church, Cours Saleya, Place Saint-François & Saint-Roch Market
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Dance Initiation* of Armenia, Colombia, and Uzbekistan – Forecourt of the Theatre de Verdure
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Journey Show featuring Armenia, Colombia, and Uzbekistan – Theatre de Verdure
*Sunday, August 18*
5:00 PM: Peace Ceremony* – Music Pavilion of Jardin Albert 1er
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Closing Gala featuring Armenia, Colombia, Uzbekistan, the Republic of Kalmykia, Guatemala, Tanzania, and the County of Nice – Theatre de Verdure
