Fête de la Bretagne 2024
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New York City, Sunday, May 12, 2024, aboard the iconic 1885 tallship, Wavertree, docked at the South Street Seaport in New York City.
In partnership with Region Bretagne and the City of Lorient, with Mr. Fabrice Loher, Mayor of Lorient, we will celebrate the vibrant culture and thriving economy of Brittany, while promoting sustainable cargo transportation by sail.
Highlighted by three captivating segments, the day will be enlightening and entertaining:
1. History: Renowned maritime historian, Dr. Christophe Cérino, PhD, from the University of Southern Brittany and President of the Underwater Museum of the Pays de Lorient, will delve into the fascinating history of the frigate L’Isère, the barge that delivered the Statue of Liberty to New York in 1885.
2. Cultural: We will celebrate and promote the richness of Breton culture.
3. Economics and Sports: We will honor the winners of the prestigious Transat CIC Lorient-New York sailing race.
FETE DE LA BRETAGNE – SUNDAY MAY 12TH, 2024
3pm to 9pm
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The Wavertree, docked at the historic South Street Seaport in New York City
* All 5.30PM to 9PM Tickets Include Access to our Buffet (Galettes, Oyster, soft drinks,…) *
3PM to 5PM : Conference on the Tween Deck (free event max 150 ppl) – Mandatory registration
Renowned maritime historian, Dr. Christophe Cérino, PhD, from the University of Southern Brittany and President of the Underwater Museum of the Pays de Lorient, will delve into the fascinating history of L’Isère. This frigate, crafted in 1866, played a pivotal role in transporting the Statue of Liberty, fondly known as “Lady Liberty,” to New York. Professor Cérino’s lecture, scheduled from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, offers a unique opportunity to deepen our understanding of this iconic monument and its profound ties to France.
5:30PM to 9PM: COCKTAIL FETE DE LA BRETAGNE
During the cocktail, we’ll be showcasing traditional Breton culture with song, -biniou/bombarde -and contemporary aesthetics.
The first group is ‘TROVAN’, a talented quintet based around the voice of singer Armel An Hejer, offering an original musical creation representing the richness of Breton musical traditions and focusing on travel and exile. The second group, SAOUT/JOUANNO, is a biniou/bombarde duo representing the new generation of traditional musicians in Brittany.
7 PM to 7:30 PM: IMOCA AWARD CEREMONY
FOR THE TRANSIT CIC LORIENT-NY
We will award the IMOCA winners of the prestigious Transat CIC Lorient-New York sailing race.
This event, which underscores the vital maritime partnership between our regions, will also facilitate discussions on wind propulsion and its economic implications.
The Transat CIC – Solo ocean racing at its purest
It’s a challenge sweeping across the North
Atlantic and generate headwinds, the great
feature of this race.
In the beginning, the record for the
crossing was around 40 days. Today, the
greatest solo specialists at the helm of the
fastest boats can cover the same distance
in just 8 days.
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