THE PROGRAM
A traditional inauguration
Like every year, the launch of the Dragon Festival begins with the waiters’ race starting from Place Cassin. This symbolic race is intended to promote the waitresses and waiters who liven up the historic center.
This race is followed by the inauguration of the Dragon Circuit. Then, a musical meal with the Justyne Band will be offered on the Market Square.
On the menu: spit-roasted pork.
Reservation at the Animation department, Joseph-Collomp center, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., or on https://billetterieculture.dracenie.com/
Information on 04 94 60 31 53 or 04 94 60 20 21.
Price: €25 per person
The know-how of the Arts district
The Arts district, including the streets of Trans, des Marchands and the Place aux Herbes, invites you to discover the know-how of its artisans through a craft market with numerous workshops for young and old: – embroidery; – macramé; – scents; – medieval creations; – binding; – temporary tattoos; – painting on plaster; – dream catchers; – hook ; – coloring and origami; – portraits; – clay.
The Caboch’Art space will inaugurate the Circuit des dragons, a course of dragons made by the Dracénois.
The collective is offering an exhibition entitled “Blanc”.
The Arts District will also offer a square ball challenge and an exhibition of a giant chess set on the theme of Draguignan.
A rich local heritage
On the occasion of the Dragon Festival, the city’s cultural sites open their doors:
– Executioner’s house;
– Clock Tower, also illuminated from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.;
– Chapelle de l’Observance, with the Draguignan Liberé exhibition, around the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Provence, and pottery workshops;
– Museum of Fine Arts, with stone sculpture workshops;
– Museum of popular arts and traditions, with the exhibition Les jeux en fête, around sporting practice;
– Hell.
This celebration of the historic center is ideal for guided walks, inviting you to rediscover the local heritage:
– the dragon’s ride, with the Dragonium, the Castrum d’Arcus company, the dances of Arcus, the bravadeurs of the Argens valley and the musical ensemble Le Corridor;
– the commemorative and historical walk of the 80th anniversary of the landing of Provence. Activities for everyone In addition to cultural and craft activities, the Dragon Festival offers activities for everyone.
Do not miss :
– musical couscous, rue de Trans;
– the dragon’s eye workshops and leather creations, Place du Marché;
– the twelve aperitif-concerts scattered throughout the heart of the city;
– the family pétanque challenge, Market car park.
For kids
These three days of festivities are enhanced by activities that are both fun and educational for children:
– large wooden games, rue République;
– games around children’s rights, Place aux Herbes;
– vintage pedal cars, waiter and tic-tac-toe game, rue de Trans;
– educational farm, Place des Comtes de Provence;
– makeup and balloon sculpture, Place Cassin;
– dragon’s paw workshop, rue République.
The full program is available at https://www.ville-draguignan.fr/evenements/fete-du-dragon-2/
