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Rfi: first day under sign:
Between August 16 and 24, international folklore meetings Friborg (RFI) blow their fiftieth candle. Similarly, During the eight days of festivities, traditional cultures in the world are honored through dances and music.
In total. However, more than 320 international artists and 150 local artists will meet to offer typical services in the four corners of the canton. However,
A first day under the sign of traditions – Rfi: first day under sign
To launch their 50th edition, the RFIs organize a day “meeting traditions”. For example, The objective of this day: to highlight the indigenous traditions and the traditions of the Swiss communities from immigration.
It is under a blazing sun that the Burundians Imbanarimbo launched hostilities. However, With a performance mixing percussion, acrobatics, dances and songs, the group woke up the square of the places. No respite for rfi: first day under sign spectators: the Ritmos del Ecuador group took over. The dancers presented a costume dance typical of the Andes.
At the end of the morning, The music kiosk From RTS (Radio Television Switzerland) took over from Place Georges-Python. Jean-Marc Richard presented several local artists there, among whom were the Sisters Natascha and Maruschka Monny. Originally from the singine, they interpreted Yodel on stage. A moment of emotion for these two Fribourgeoises. who have come “for almost thirty years to listen to groups from all backgrounds”.
Meanwhile, the public has been able to satiate itself thanks to the multitude of stands from around the world. Between Polish cakes, equatorial fruit juices and Burundian specialties, there was something to satisfy rfi: first day under sign all tastes.
The rest of the day was full. On the square of places, groups from Ukraine, Mexico, and Tibet presented their traditions. On the side of Place Georges-Python. the public took advantage of a Schwytzoise music concert, a folk children’s dance show as well as a play in Friborg patois.
Continuation of festivities
The international folklore meetings of Friborg continue until August 24 across the canton. Find the full program on the RFI website.
Strib / RadioFrr. – Yann Roulin
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