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Festival Interceltique Lorient
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When:
Aug 6 , 2010
- Aug 15, 2010
Where: Lorient , France
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Festival Interceltique Lorient (Goueliou Etrekeltiek An Oriant) is one of the most beautiful "preserving heritage" festival in the world. The festival which takes place, yearly, in Lorient, Brittany - Bretagne county attracts thousands people, mostly Celts' descendents, locals and tourists from various places.
The Celts' legacy which is preserved up to now is expressed in music and typical dance styles founded in the Irish tradition.
In the ten days of the festival, the visitors enjoy the wonderful music that is heard all over the city and the folklore dance shows performed by professional dancers side by side with groups of locals and tourists who participate in spontaneous dances of Celt, Bretagne, Irish and Scottish styles.
In addition to the street fuss, concerts played with traditional musical instruments are held in covered halls.
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IMPORTANT:
Please note that the details of the event are subject to change.
We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers
before making any travel arrangements.
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background and overview:
Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. Since 1958, it has constructed a presidential democracy resistant to the instabilities experienced in earlier parliamentary democracies. In recent years, its reconciliation and cooperation with Germany have proved central to the economic integration of Europe, including the introduction of a common exchange currency, the euro, in January 1999. At present, France is at the forefront of efforts to develop the EU's military capabilities to supplement progress toward an EU foreign policy.
[Courtesy of The World Factbook]
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 Location: Western Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay and English Channel, between Belgium and Spain, southeast of the UK; bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Italy and Spain. |
Languages:
French 100%, rapidly declining regional dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish). |
Climate:
Generally cool winters and mild summers, but mild winters and hot summers along the Mediterranean; occasional strong, cold, dry, north-to-northwesterly wind known as mist |
Capital:
Paris |
Time Zone:
UTC+1 (Summer UTC+2) |
Currency (code):
Euro (EUR) |
Call Code:
+33 |
Electric Power:
230V 50Hz |
Tourist office:
The Paris Tourist Office's Main Welcome Center at Pyramides:
25, rue des Pyramides 75001 Paris Metro: Pyramides (line 7 or 14) |
Tourist website:
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