Come with family and friends to enjoy the Cernunnos Pagan Fest workshops (blacksmithing, calligraphy, medieval dances, musical instruments) and discover the fun activities (mini-challenges, storytelling, combat demonstrations, jewelry making, fire show). There will also be plenty of surprises to win!
ENTERTAINMENT
HAPPENINGS INSIDE THE CARAVANSÉRAIL
Conference/concert (40′): Laëtitia TISON will present the history of the nyckelharpa, a traditional instrument of Swedish origin, as well as its different evolutions through the centuries and musical revolutions.
Instrument discovery workshop: two nyckelharpa will be available to the public thanks to Jean-Claude CONDI. Bonus free access traditional instruments: the kora (stringed instrument from Mali), the dulcimer (of Middle Ages origin), and the tank drum (invented by the talented Dominican percussionist Felle VEGA).
Come and sketch out some medieval dance steps and try your hand at calligraphy among other activities offered by Les Compagnons de la Mémoire d’Antan!
Lundazepa, a giddy artist master of funny faces, will offer storytelling sessions filled with madness…
Treasure hunt: the great Serpent of Cernunnos challenges you with a, epic quest within his kingdom… Find the riddles, bring the answers to Lundazepa and grab the reward!
Makeup: Sarah will transform you into a Celtic warrior, or into a dragon or glittery unicorn… You can also adorn your hair with pretty colored highlights.
OUTDOOR HAPPENINGS
Arnthor’s Forge: under Antoine’s supervision, you’ll learn how to use the forging hammer… and realize all the difficulty of this real passionnate job!
Viking bronze melting forge: Guy MOREAU will perform bronze casting demonstrations in his traveling workshop. You’ll be given the opportunity to forge your own pewter trinket.
An Ki Bleiz: this joyful troupe offers introductions to baton duels and choreographed fencing; they will share their talents with us through their demonstration shows.
The SAOR ALBA company will plunge us into everyday Scottish life in the Middle Ages (games and encampment).
The Compagnie Excalibur Yvelines will also be offering a glimpse of daily life on their camp, as well as combat demonstrations and initiations.
Les Compagnons de la Mémoire d’Antan will also be offering outdoor games and challenges, giving participants the chance to win prizes donated by the Cernunnos Pagan Fest and the craftsmen.
To round off the day in style, don’t miss the fire show put on by Le Clan Svadilfari and La Tribu d’Af’avel!