La Fête des Rouaisouns
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Jersey, 24-26 May 2008The biggest festival of Norman language and culture comes back to Jersey - traditional dancing, singing, stalls, food and drink. Performers from Jersey, Guernsey and mainland Normandy. Fun for all the family!
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| Texts for poems, songs and stories performed at the Fête are contained in the traditional livret d’pièches - a booklet designed for everyone interested to be able to follow the words as they are spoken or sung.... or sing along! |
| All week 19-23 May |
L’s exhibitions et les mouontréthies: Display - at La Maison de la Normandie, Halkett Place Books in Norman from the Islands and the mainland - at the Lord Coutanche Library, Société Jersiaise, Pier Road |
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| Monday 19th May |
5.30pm Launch of English Jèrriais-Dictionary by the Bailiff of Jersey at the Société Jersiaise |
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| Tuesday 20th May | daytime in Town Jèrriais poetry 5.30pm Doque - in Parade Gardens, we will be playing a traditional Jersey game of doque - like pétanque with pebbles. Try your hand or come to watch! |
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| Wednesday 21st May | daytime in Town Jèrriais poetry 6pm Story time. A selection of Jersey stories and poems. Drop in and discover some aspects of Jersey's literary culture. Maison de la Normandie, Halkett Place - free entry |
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Thursday 22nd May | 5pm Dancing in the street - traditional Norman dances in the heart of St. Helier. In Hilgrove Street |
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| Friday 23rd May | 4.30pm Town Parade: Costumes and flags, starting from Wests Centre. 8pm Vikings and Norman language: a talk by Professor Jean Renaud at La Société Jersiaise. |
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| Saturday 24th May |
11am - 4.30pm Day-long Fête at the Royal Jersey showground in Trinity: songs, dances, poetry, storytelling, food and drink, Norman market, traditional costumes, bookstall and games - plus all the fun of La Foire de Jersey. Tickets: £5 (concessions available) |
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| Sunday 25th May |
9.30am Jèrriais service - Trinity Church
11.15 Guided walk
2pm - 4.30pm
Afternoon-long Fête at the Royal Jersey showground in Trinity. |
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| Monday 26th May |
11am - 4.30pm
Day-long Fête at the Royal Jersey showground in Trinity. |
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| Tuesday 27th May | 1pm-1.45pm Lunchtime learning fun and games at the Jersey Arts Centre |
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| Wednesday 28th May | 1pm-1.45pm Lunchtime learning fun and games at the Jersey Arts Centre |
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