Between tradition and new winds, the Aguessac festival committee is preparing

Le comité des fêtes est prêt pour accueillir le Sud-Aveyron à Aguessac. midi libre – Maxime cohen

La fête se prépare à Aguessac avec la volonté d'inclure toutes les générations dans son programme.

A ball, a boom, a party… The name changes depending on the time in which you were born and also the region in which you are located, but the principle remains the same: to unite an entire village and its surroundings around a highlight in the summer. Aguessac is preparing its own from August 14 to 18. The festival committee intends to speak to all generations of the town. "We have chosen a varied program for a diverse audience, presents Coryse Liot, the president. We also want to integrate several associations into the festival. We try to mix tradition and modernity." 

"Remembering our elders"

For this, several times are planned such as an Aveyron breakfast on Thursday, followed by a garage sale and a wreath laying; pétanque competition and beer pong on Saturday… Between orchestras and DJs, there should be something for everyone. "We want to maintain these highlights to remember our elders who died for France, supports Thibaud Foulquié, co-president of the committee. We also maintain the palm to get to know the new arrivals, it's important." And for the latter, a little memo was made to explain this festive tradition.

The festival committee is ready to welcome South Aveyron to Aguessac. midi libre – M. C.

La paume pour fédérer

It will take place on Thursday, August 15. "Several teams of young volunteers accompanied by musicians will travel the municipal territory from one house to another, to meet the inhabitants, offer treats and raise funds to perpetuate the festival, presents the festival committee to the newcomers. This moment is generally accompanied by a glass of friendship to hydrate (in moderation), in a friendly and warm atmosphere."

To open this festive Nagassol moment, a torchlight procession will take place on August 14 (10 p.m.) before the fireworks at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, August 15 will be marked by the pétanque competition in the afternoon with an introduction to country dancing (6:30 p.m.), a concert by La Déryves and Jenyx. Friday, the pena Septimania will begin hostilities and Miami will take over after the country meal. pétanque and beer pong tournament on Saturday, truffade in the evening before the Wepa wepa ocncert. Finally, Sunday will be quieter with the producers' market in the morning and a closing aperitif at noon. All on a square renovated to facilitate accessibility.