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The festivities continue from Friday December 20 to Sunday December 22, 2024 in Moissac (Tarn-et-Garonne) for the end-of-year celebrations. Round table of the different activities by the editorial staff.
Since the start of the week, local residents and other tourists in the Uval city have been able to hear Christmas Music echoing in the square in front of the Saint-Pierre abbey church. A sign that the city will live to the rhythms of festivities for three days, from Friday December 20 to Sunday December 22. The opportunity to take stock of the different activities.
The Christmas market and concerts every evening
Carousel, duck fishing, sale of honey, waffles, bread, sweets, wine, cold meats, clothing, jewelry, cosmetics… Meet on the abbey square for the Christmas market, for three days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday (10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.).
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At the same time, the Plein vent association offers cotton candy to accompanied children on Saturday (and Monday and Tuesday) and invites Santa Claus on Friday evening, Sunday afternoon (and Monday and Tuesday). It is also organizing a Christmas raffle among the city’s merchants from December 10 to 30.
A free concert takes place every evening on the square in front of the abbey, each time around 8:30 p.m. Friday: Maina Duo, a piano and voice duo for rock, pop and French pop. Saturday: Fabien Cicoletta and son, singer with a warm and powerful voice. Sunday: Loris Bess Trio, a fresh and energetic international pop and folk project.
Burning of the abbey church
The traditional burning of the abbey church returns this year. A magical moment for young and old with a unique pyrotechnic and musical show. See you on Sunday evening, from 7:45 p.m. An event preceded by the concert of the municipal music school, at 6:30 p.m. It is possible to use the words of the song “Etoile des neiges” to sing in chorus.
Nocturne in the cloister
The famous Moissac cloister will exceptionally open until 9 p.m., Sunday evening. The opportunity to (re)discover the places before or just after the conflagration.
The paratroopers concert
The evening at the Paris Hall, on Friday at 8:30 p.m. (15 euros entry), alongside the 31st Castelsarrasin engineering regiment and for the benefit of the wounded of the Army, is an invitation for the public to travel, combining tradition and modernity. Placed under the direction of the head of music, Lieutenant Mathieu Larrieu, the paratroopers’ music is one of the six professional concert bands of the Army. Made up of 50 musicians, this wind ensemble, with rich and powerful sounds, covers the entire repertoire of harmony music, original works, classics, current music and variety.
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The Organum concert
The public has an appointment with Marcel Pérès and the trainees of CIRMA (Itinerant Center for Research on Ancient Music) for a free concert focused on this question, on Saturday at 5 p.m. at the abbey. An event preceded by the city’s organs and bells at 4 p.m.
The “WadiOui” elves
Imps of light, leaping stilt walkers, jugglers and bubblers stroll with their energies sparkling with a thousand lights. The “WadiOui” arrive to amaze adults and children three times during the day on Saturday (11 a.m., 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.) with strolls on stilts, juggling and pranks.
