The Solidarity Christmas village returns for a third edition from December 4 to 8 at the bishopric park in Amiens (behind the cathedral). A moment of solidarity which will be the ideal opportunity to prepare your Christmas presents.
A commitment to citizen solidarity
32 chalets will be present and will propose handicraft creations made by people with disabilities. You can find hangings for the tree, wooden gifts or even some treats. This event, organized by the Department and the Departmental House for Disabled People (MDPH) of the Somme, allows people with disabilities to open up to the outside world and interact with visitors. Since September, people with disabilities have been working to make lanterns, night lights, table centerpieces, wreaths, cutting boards, board games, hand-sewn bags, etc. And they are happy to do this solidarity Christmas again this year. They will also sell pancakes and cupcakes on site.
During this solidarity village, lots of entertainment You will also be offered: shows, musical strolls, photobooth, film screening, face painting, Santa's chalet, letter writing workshops to Santa, ponies, floral creation workshops, recycling of equipment and technical aids…
The entertainment program
Wednesday December 4 afternoon
- animal mediation “From sense to paws” (on registration below)
- disabled demonstrations
- children's makeup (participation: €1)
- animation magic Jonathan Miller
- cultural entertainment – Cie Kudsak: crossing the glacier – from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 5:3 p.m.
- cultural entertainment – Les mains Goch : the reindeer ride – from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday December 5
- educational farm At the Farm workshops
- animation magic Jonathan Miller
- disabled demonstrations
- disabled demonstrations
- sport: hockey player signings and smoothie bikes
- children's makeup (participation: €1)
- cultural entertainment – Cie Kudsak: crossing the glacier – from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- cultural entertainment – Les mains Goch : the reindeer ride – from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- At 6 p.m.: Christmas carols performed by the Val de Noye choir
Friday December 6
- disabled demonstrations
- animation magic Jonathan Miller
- cultural entertainment – Cie Kudsak: crossing the glacier – from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- animal mediation “From sense to paws” (on registration below)
- children's makeup (participation: €1)
- disabled demonstrations
- cultural entertainment – Cie Bécots les cœurs: the bird auction – Collection of messages from the public from 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. – Performance at 4 p.m.
Saturday December 7
- educational farm At the Fermette workshops
- walks with donkeys
- animation magic Jonathan Miller
- cultural entertainment – Cie Bécots les cœurs: the bird auction – Collection of messages from the public from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Performance at 1 p.m.
- floristry workshop with L’atelier fleur
- animation magic Jonathan Miller
- walks with donkeys
- children's makeup (participation: €1)
- cultural entertainment – Cie Kudsak: crossing the glacier – from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- cultural entertainment – Cie Les invisibles : hybrids – from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- cultural entertainment – Cie Elikya Batucada “Katepé” (Brazilian brass band) – from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday December 8
- educational farm At the Fermette workshops
- sound therapy
- cultural entertainment – Cie Les invisibles : hybrids – from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- animation magic Jonathan Miller
- sound therapy
- cultural entertainment – Cirqu’onflexe : the gentlemen's of the street – from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- cultural entertainment – Super5 Orkestar – from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
And every day
- photobooth
- meeting Santa and writing letters to Santa
- Recycl’Aide 80: on-site collection of unused equipment and technical aids
- activities from Studio Créa of the Departmental Cultural Center of Saint-Riquier Abbey:
- Christmas melodies and words: a journey to the heart of the holidays. Young and old are invited to listen to stories about the magical Christmas period.
Duration: 30 mins
From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Artists’ Christmas: revisit famous works as Christmas approaches. Customize an iconic work of art by immersing it in the wonderful world of Christmas.
Duration: 30 mins
From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Explorer in action: in search of the hidden details of the Evêché park. During your stroll through the Christmas village, open your eyes to find the elements and complete your travel diary.
Duration: independent journey.
Booklet available at the Studio Créa stand in the Solidarity Christmas Village.
Practical information
- From December 4 to 8
- Au Bishopric Park in Amiensbehind the cathedral
- Of 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday to Sunday, 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
- Free entertainment
- Restoration (crepes, waffles, tartiflettes, etc.), snacks and hot drinks on site
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