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Moldova

Viorica National Folk Ensemble
Moldova's National Folk Ensemble "Viorica" is standing in for Mongolia's Bayankhongor Ballet, whose visas were refused by the French Embassy at the beginning of July 2023. The National Folk Ensemble "Viorica" is one of Moldova's national ballets. Of exceptional quality, "Viorica" is an ode to the richness and nostalgia of the Moldovan soul. The show combines the cultural traditions of the Moldovan people with those of the Ukrainian, Russian, Bulgarian, Gagauz and Gypsy national minorities. In summer, Moldavia is covered in flowers, particularly roses. Every event - life, death, baptism - is an opportunity to cover people and sometimes even horses in a profusion of flowers. The group's hundreds of costumes and the magic of an orchestra featuring some of the most virtuoso musicians in this young country will leave you in awe.

Wednesday 16 August 2023

17h00

PROCESSION

Domino Park – Georges-Python Square
20h00

OPENING SHOW

Sports hall of Saint-Leonard

ADULTS: 20 CHF / AVS, AI, STUDENTS: 15 CHF / CHILDREN UNDER 16: FREE / CARTE CULTURE: 50%.

Thursday 17 August 2023

18h00

VILLAGE OF NATIONS

Georges-Python Square

Teasers :

  • 6:00 pm South Africa
  • 6:15pm Kosovo
  • 6:30 pm Moldova
  • 6:45pm Mexico
20h00

BIG RFI SHOW

Sports hall of Saint-Leonard

ADULTS: 25 CHF / AVS, AI, STUDENTS: 20 CHF / CHILDREN -16 YEARS: FREE / CULTURE CARD: 50%.

Friday 18 August 2023

15h00

ANIMATION

Fribourg Center
18h00

RFI SHOW IN VILLARS-SUR-GLÂNE

Mineral Square of Cormanon, Villars-sur-Glâne

Saturday 19 August 2023

11h00

CIOFF® CULTURAL DAY

Village des nations place Georges-Python / rue de Romont

BIG SCENE :

  • 11h00-11h20 RITUALS - Native Americans (USA)
  • 12h00-12h20 LEGENDS - Easter Island (CHILE)
  • 13h00-13h20 DANCES - Hungary
  • 14h00-14h20 SONGS - South Africa
  • 15h00-15h20 DANCES - Moldova
  • 16h00-17h00 TRADITIONAL CHILDREN'S GAMES AND DANCES - Ecuador
  • 17h00-18h00 TRADITIONAL CHILDREN'S DANCE AND PLAY - Zimbabwe
  • 6:00-6:45 PM DANCE AND ANIMATION - La Farandole de Courtepin - Switzerland (Fribourg)
  • 7:00 pm - 7:35 pm DANCE AND ANIMATION - Clave Latine - Colombia (Geneva)
  • 19h40-19h50 DANCE AND ANIMATION "RFI Dance" All countries

BANDSTAND :

  • 11:30am-12:00pm WORKSHOP - American Indians (USA)
  • 12:30-13:00 WORKSHOP - Easter Island (CHILE)
  • 1:30 pm-2:00 pm WORKSHOP - Hungary
  • 14h30-15h00 WORKSHOP - South Africa
  • 15h30-16h00 WORKSHOP - Moldova
  • 16h00-17h00 ROUND TABLE "The Guardians of the Earth" All countries

AUDITOIRE GEORGES :

  • 2:00-3:00 STREET DEBATE "Young people and folklore".
20h00

Sunday 20 August 2023

14h30

CLOSING SHOW

Halle Omnisport St-Léonard

ADULTS: 20 CHF / AVS, AI, STUDENTS: 15 CHF / CHILDREN UNDER 16: FREE / CULTURE CARD: 50%.