Celebrate with us the 50th anniversary of Twinning with the town of Radolfzell on June 21, 22, 23, appointments are free to enjoy with family and friends!
⇒ PROGRAM to discover below or to download here:
| FRIDAY JUNE 21 7:45 p.m. – City center, Portal d’Arles
Concert by the municipal harmony “Etoile d’Istres” and the “Stadtkapelle Radolfzell” harmony as part of the Music Festival.
| SATURDAY JUNE 22
From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Château des Baumes
Exhibition of photographs from “50 years of friendship”, works from the art library (made by German artists) and traditional costumes. FREE ENTRANCE.
10h – Roundabout avenue Félix-Gouin (opposite the entrance to the AFPA) Inauguration of the name “Rond-point de la Paix François-Santos”, in homage to the former head of the local branch of the Red Cross , died in July 2000, who worked extensively within the Istrian Twinning Committee. Musical intervention by the municipal band “Etoile d’Istres” and the band “Stadtkapelle Radolfzell” (performance of the German and French national anthems), reading of a message of peace by the Municipal Youth Council and unveiling of the The sculptural work of the artist Wilfrid Grenier.
11am – In front of the Tourist Office, Allées Jean-Jaurès Arrival of the Saint-Jean flame from Mont Canigou*. Provencal dances and music, by the Lou Trelus ensemble and the Provençal choir. Traditional distribution of the flame to the delegations present.
6:30 p.m – Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle
Concert by the municipal band “Etoile d’Istres” and the “Stadtkapelle Radolfzell” band. Intervention by the Pulsion dance school and demonstration, in traditional costumes, by the “Trachtengruppe alt Radolfzell” and “Lou Trelus” ensembles.
| SUNDAY JUNE 23
10h – René-Moustelon stele, in front of the Town Hall
Commemorative ceremony in tribute to the Istrian twinning architect who died on March 14, 1977, at the age of 53. on Saint-Etienne Hill / Tour of the Etang de l’Olivier Traditional Midsummer Vigil.
18h : In front of the Saint-Étienne Chapel – “Les Orchestructibles” musical entertainment
6:30 p.m. – Saint-Michel Chapel
– Religious service.
– At the orientation table, blessing of the crosses of Saint John.
– Musical aperitif offered by Lou Liam.
– Meal from the bag with exchange of “Estevenoun”.
21h45: Welcoming the flame from Mont Canigou to symbolically light the fire of Saint-Jean.
Don’t forget to bring: your meal, one or more small bundles of wood, a flashlight, warm clothing and if you are dressed in white, all the better.
