Celtic articles Tag

The Interceltic Festival of Lorient: the meeting point of Celtic cultures.

Introduction The Festival interceltique de Lorient or FIL is the largest global gathering of Celtic cultures. Every year in Brittany, it brings together Celtic music groups and hosts around 2500 artists (musicians, singers, dancers, visual artists, and filmmakers) from various Celtic countries: Bre ...

16
July
2008

The Cornouaille Festival in Quimper: a concentration of Breton culture.

tivities. It is actually the largest festival dedicated to Breton culture in France. As every year, the program is diverse (concerts, dances, songs, Celtic arts, traditional costumes shows...) but it aims to bring the Breton spirit to life. The Saint Corentin Space will be filled with free festoù ...

20
July
2015

Unusual tourism: 5 haunted places in France

own of Tonnerre in Burgundy, the blue waters of la Fosse Dionne have fueled legends since the dawn of time. This sacred spring, once dedicated to a Celtic deity, has unknown origins. Even today, no one knows where its difficult-to-explore underground galleries lead. This mystery inspired washe ...

20
Oct
2021

5 Halloween traditions from around the world

1- A big parade in Dublin, Ireland In Ireland, October 31 is celebrated not only in homes but also on the streets. Throughout the country, street parties, bonfires and fireworks are held on this occasion. The capital city of Dublin even features a large parade each year called the Samhain Hallow ...

20
Oct
2022

Saint David's Day: the national holiday of Wales

nown about his life, which is surrounded by legends, but it is reported that this monk was one of the first to preach the word of Christ to the pagan Celtic tribes in western Britain. Today, March 1st is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom. But this important date in the eyes of the Welsh ...

28
Feb
2023

Véraison Festival 2025: Three Medieval and Epicurean Days in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

sh bagpipes from Claymor Clan, farandoles by Cie Saboï... Grand finale fireworks on Sunday at 9:30 pm From morning until night, the alleys will resound with Celtic percussion, the crackling of embers, and the laughter of newly dubbed children. Three days of total immersion (even the merchants join ...

29
July
2025