A Festival of Songs (and Culture) of the Sea with a French Flavor
During the course of the summer there are many festivals of the sea. Many feature old-time vessels, seafood, chowder, nautical artifacts and music of the sea (shanty music).
One this weekend (August 18-20) has those features, but also a little more. This one is called "La fête des chants de marins Français" and it takes place in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec.
Born of the oral tradition, sea chanteys were work songs sung on old-time sailing vessels. An event that's unique to North America (although similar festivals are common in Europe), La Fête des Chants de Marins (sea chantey festival) is part of the history of the Côte-du-Sud region, birthplace of several generations of sailors. Storytellers, singers, craftsmen, sailors, boating enthusiasts and ocean lovers gather to celebrate the many faces of maritime culture.
For information:
E-mail : chants.marins@globetrotter.net
Telephone : 418-598-9993
Web site : www.chantsmarins.com
One this weekend (August 18-20) has those features, but also a little more. This one is called "La fête des chants de marins Français" and it takes place in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec.
Born of the oral tradition, sea chanteys were work songs sung on old-time sailing vessels. An event that's unique to North America (although similar festivals are common in Europe), La Fête des Chants de Marins (sea chantey festival) is part of the history of the Côte-du-Sud region, birthplace of several generations of sailors. Storytellers, singers, craftsmen, sailors, boating enthusiasts and ocean lovers gather to celebrate the many faces of maritime culture.
For information:
E-mail : chants.marins@globetrotter.net
Telephone : 418-598-9993
Web site : www.chantsmarins.com
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