Events21 May 2017

Not to miss: Lou Festin de Mai today!

A very traditional May Festival, a Nissarda culture galore!

Not to miss: Lou Festin de Mai today!

Planned for May 1st and canceled due to weather conditions, Lou Festin dei Mai - May Festival - is happening today May 21st.

A day filled with variety and above all tradition, celebrating Nissarda culture at its best.

The day is beginning with traditional songs by folk group Taca d'Oli, followed by folk dances by La Ciamada Nissarda. In another part of the park where the festival is taking place, still in the morning, music with flutes and drums, Nice specialties cooking demonstration such as Galets de Nice, puppet show for children and the throwing of  pailassou.

Just after lunch, a concert by Lu Barbalucou and folk dances again. In the early afternoon, another concert by Lou Baldaqui followed by a demonstration of traditional Pilou game and the play "La Semeuse" by Catarina Segurana. Dances will last until 7pm. 

Throughout the day, booths will be selling delicious and unique local products.

Entrance to the park - Jardins des Arènes  located in Cimiez - is free.

For more detailed  information about the day: www.recreanice.fr/fete-mai-nice-festin-nissa-cimiez-programme

Deborah Bellotti

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