Marie-Thérèse Loiseau, president of the traditional group Las Belhas de Brageirac and Suzanne Sergenton, on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of this association which highlights the popular arts and traditions of Périgord.
Founded in 1934 by the poet Rémy Desplanches alias Mery de Bergerac, the association Bergerac Bees was created with the aim of preserving and promoting the Occitan language and popular traditions of Bergeracois. In its beginnings, the association brought together poets and writers around the defense of their culture, emphasizing the publication of magazines and books. In the 1950s, under the leadership of the couple Lesfargues the association expanded its activities to include dance, folk music and lace art. Recognizing its educational role, it became a Felibrean school and joined the French Confederation of Popular Arts and Traditions while engaging in the collection of testimonies and historical documents. The musician Marcel Piaud, a figure in traditional music in Périgord and throughout France, was also a member of this group.
Bergerac bees
90 years of Occitan passion!
To celebrate his 90 ans d’existence Les Abeilles Bergeracoises organize festive events on October 12 and 13, 2024 . The program includes an Occitan evening animated by traditional songs and tales, as well as a traditional ball. A meal show will also be offered, bringing together several folk groups from the region, in order to highlight the richness of popular arts and traditions. This anniversary is an opportunity for the association to bring together its members and the community around Occitan culture and shared memories, while looking toward the future.
Bergerac bees
On the occasion of this anniversary, Les Abeilles Bergeracoises are publishing a series of three books entitled “The tales of Susanna”written by Suzanne Sergentonan active member of the association since 2006. These works, richly illustrated by photographs from the family archives, offer an intimate look at daily life in Périgord through anecdotes and memories. Each volume of 100 pages is available at a price of 12 euros each or 30 euros for all threethus allowing as many people as possible to delve into local history. The books are on sale directly from the association:
- Email : [email protected]
- Phone : 06 14 78 46 10
- Mailing address : Les Abeilles Bergeracoises, 29B route de la Brunetière, 24100 Bergerac.
Your Occitan outings in Dordogne
- Mardi 8 octobre – Sanilhac : Traditional dance workshop at Classico with the group Los Zinzonaires
- Friday October 11 – CGR Périgueux Cinema: Ciné en Oc with the film “A Bridge Over the Ocean”
- Saturday October 12 – La Coquille: Ball with the group Des Fourmis dans les Pieds
- Saturday October 12 – Bergerac René Coicaud room: Velhada occitana and ball with the Amicale des Routiniers
- Sunday October 13 – Bergerac: Meal show of the Abeilles Bergeracoises
- Sunday October 13 – St Front Périgueux Cathedral at 4 p.m.: Concert of the Paratge Choir
- Wednesday October 16 – Brantôme: Ball and open stage with the Baluchon group
- Thursday October 17 – Périgueux: Traditional dance workshop at La Visitation with the group Los Zinzonaires
- Friday October 18 – Condat-sur-Vézère: Trad ball with the BBC group Bolhon Bal et Compagnie
- Thursday October 24 – Périgueux: Traditional dance workshop at La Visitation with the group Los Zinzonaires
Novelum IEO Perigord
Musical programming of the show
- Du Bartas – Messorgas song
- Peiraguda – La dama pijonieira
- Lou Seriol – Adiu Paure
- Joan Pau Verdier – Son of a wolf, son of a hare
- Marilis Oriona – The Destined
- Moorish Fracas Dub – Van Gogh in St. Paul
- Bertoo – Amoròs
