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Activities and workshops

2024 EDITION

TAKE PART IN WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES!

Discover the multitude of activities and workshops on the program for this 27th edition!

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Wednesday, August 14

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm: Haka workshop - With Mama Mihirangi & the Mareikura

Haka is a variety of ceremonial dances in Māori culture. It’s a challenge, the summoning of physical, mental and spiritual power for a very specific intention. There are traditional and contemporary haka for many occasions. Participants will learn the calls, actions, words & their history, as well as its meaning, traditions and protocolsMihirangi is a proud advocate of her culture and her workshops are renowned to be captivating, passionate, inclusive, generous and when appropriate – humorousNo singing or dancing experience is necessary. 

7:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Workshop and Concert of handpan - With Robert Daignault

Do you know what a handpan is? You will be surprised by the beautiful sound and the origin of this flying saucer shaped instrument. It’s with a humorous touch and lots of passion that Robert will teach you about this instrument.

Thursday, August 15

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm: Melodies and embellishments - With Briga

For all musicians interested in learning a Bulgarian piece with embellishments. You will learn how embellishments change from one region to another.

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Show and conference at the Heart of History - With multi-instrumentalist Philipe Gélinas

Au temps des seigneuries. A unique musical adventure that takes the audience on a journey from the great castles of the Middle Ages to the beautiful seigneuries of New France. An invitation to share the songs and dance tunes of the minstrels, travellers and boaters of yesteryear. 

Through historical anecdotes, multi-instrumentalist Philippe Gélinas leads an interactive arts activity showcasing unusual instruments and surprising music that enlivened people’s lives over 400 years ago.  

 A great opportunity for people to discover several period instruments including the bagpipes, crumhorn, lute, dulcimer, wooden flute, hurdy-gurdy and several other mediaeval stringed instruments. 

Friday, August 16

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm: World music through our voices - Workshop with Mamselle Ruiz and Marco Calliari

A discussion with the two singers around their unique background alternating between rock and heavy metal to world music. They want to share with you how one’s musical and cultural baggage comes in handy in all aspects of life. They will try to give you examples of what their voices are capable of when we try our hardest. Expect to sing along!

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm: Andean Carnival Music, Sounds and Dances Workshop - With Subhira Quintet

In the Andean region (north of Chile, south of Perú and Bolivia) the “Aiyus” (towns) prepare the carnival for the whole year. The music searches for “Tara”, the harmony of the wind troops that connects the terrestrial life with one of the higher spirits. There are many rhythms and dances and the group will share some of them.

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Song creation workshop - With Ian Fournier

Singer-songwriter originally from Lac-Saint-Jean, Ian Fournier has produced 12 albums of songs as well as a large number of shows across Quebec and abroad. He offers a fun workshop where participants will learn how to write a song.

Saturday, August 17

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm: Introduction of Chinese guzheng music workshop - With Jing Xia

The workshop explores 2500 years of guzheng history, styles, and cultural influences. It discovers instrument construction, playing techniques, and 20th-century reforms. Join us for a captivating journey through the essence of this ancient and evolving musical tradition!

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Japanese drum workshop - With Arashi Daiko

Let’s have fun hitting drum with techniques that mobilize the whole body.

6:15 pm to 7:00pm: Participative didgeridoo workshop – With Pierre-Olivier Bolduc

Didgeridoo workshop with Pierre-Olivier Bolduc, teacher and crafter of this ancestral Australian Aboriginal wind instrument.
* Bring your own didgeridoo. 
* Some didgeridoos will be provided for those who do not have one. 

Sunday, August 18

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm: Introductory cajon and body percussion workshop - With Andalusyria

A quick introduction to cajon, explaining the origins and how it was introduced in flamenco and others music styles. Some basic rhythms and patterns, body percussion, nothing too complicated so everyone can have fun and develop an interest on the instrument.

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Scottish Ceilidh Workshop - With Heron Valley

Scottish Ceilidh Workshop is a chance to play together, create together and get to grips with the fun of playing in a group. We will look at arranging a track so whether you sing, play the pipes or thump out the low notes, you’ll have a role to play in the final track.

PRÉAU

Wednesday, August 14

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm: International folk-dance workshop and performances - With the group Les Pieds de Velours

es Pieds de Velours is a group of international folk dancers that has existed for 30 years. Its members, dancers of all ages, take turns teaching dances of their choice in circles, couples and lines. The dances taught come from countries and regions such as Greece, Romania, Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Russia, Israel, Armenia, England and Quebec.

Thursday, August 15

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Empanada cooking workshop - With Tango Soul

Discover the traditional recipe for beef empanadas as prepared by the gauchos (cowboys) of The Pampas of Argentina.

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Tasting: Moroccan delights - With Fatima Zohra

Fatima Zohra will present a dish from her native Morocco: plain malwi and stuffed with vegetables! Malwi is a kind of Moroccan pancake with a unique taste that can be eaten with cheese, jam or any spread, not forgetting Moroccan tea!

Friday, August 16

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Wine and cheese evening - SOLD OUT

Discover the subtle combinations of wine and cheese during this convivial evening of tasting!
In collaboration with Cantine Ermes 
A presentation by EXP 

Saturday, August 17

1:00 to 4:00 pm: Latin dance workshop - With Apéro Salsa

Back again for another year, the Bailando and Tango Salsa Club schools are offering a variety of Latin dance performances and workshops (Bachata, lady styling, rueda and Cuban salsa) to get you in the mood for Fiesta Caliente! Come warm up with us and practise your new skills to festive, upbeat music.

5:30 to 8:00 pm: Argentine Tango introductory class - With Tango Soul

Learn the basics of the Argentinian tango danced in the milongas of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Sunday, August 18

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm: Columbian Cumbia Worskhop - With Herencia Latina

Join us for a workshop on cumbia, Colombia’s most representative dance and practiced all over the world. Three cultures are part of cumbia’s origins: African, indigenous and European.

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Percussion workshop | Intercultural communication with rhythm - With Bruno Roy

The Service d’Aide aux Néo-Canadiens invites you to participate in a percussion workshop led by Bruno Roy, facilitator of rhythmic circles that bring people together. During the workshop, Bruno Roy will provide you with different percussion instruments and celebrate with you the pleasure of being together.

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm: Flamenco Dance Initiation workshop - With Rosanne Dion

This workshop will give a quick overview of the technical aspects of this dance: body-work, foot-work and hand-clapping. Following the exercises learned, we’ll choreograph a sequence that will enable participants to try a small dance.

The Préau is presented by Carrefour de l’Estrie

ESPACE ZEN

New!

Come and relax in an Asian atmosphere.

Wednesday, August 14

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm: Origami creation workshop - With L'Oeil de Chat

Come and make origami with the L’Œil de Chat team! Even today, the mastery of origami helps us to develop our fine motor skills, our concentration and our patience. Looking forward to “fold” with you!

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Paper lotus flower workshop - With Falun Dafa

Come and make lotus flowers with Falun Dafa! The lotus flower is an ambassador of peace, symbolising the purity that can emerge from turbulent times, and representing the hope that helps overcome difficult conditions. The lotus flower symbolises the beauty of an ancient practice called Falun Dafa. Fadu, a Chinese girl who lost her father to persecution in China, initiated the project to make lotus flowers bloom across the world. She wanted to spread peace and respect for traditions and beliefs to every family in the world. Come and make your own flower with us!

Jeudi 15 août

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm: Paper lotus flower workshop - With Falun Dafa

Come and make lotus flowers with Falun Dafa! The lotus flower is an ambassador of peace, symbolising the purity that can emerge from turbulent times, and representing the hope that helps overcome difficult conditions. The lotus flower symbolises the beauty of an ancient practice called Falun Dafa. Fadu, a Chinese girl who lost her father to persecution in China, initiated the project to make lotus flowers bloom across the world. She wanted to spread peace and respect for traditions and beliefs to every family in the world. Come and make your own flower with us!

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm: Origami creation workshop - With L'Oeil de Chat

Come and make origami with the L’Œil de Chat team! Even today, the mastery of origami helps us to develop our fine motor skills, our concentration and our patience. Looking forward to “fold” with you!

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Demonstration of traditional Chinese musical instruments - With Vivian Yang Li

Come and discover the historical evolution of traditional Chinese musical instruments. Vivian Yang Li will also introduce the classic repertoire.

Friday, August 16

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm: Manga drawing workshop - With Sophie Viens

Love manga? Here’s your chance to take part in a manga drawing workshop! With her university studies in comics, Sophie Viens will share the basics of manga drawing and create with you. 

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Paper lotus flower workshop - With Falun Dafa

Come and make lotus flowers with Falun Dafa! The lotus flower is an ambassador of peace, symbolising the purity that can emerge from turbulent times, and representing the hope that helps overcome difficult conditions. The lotus flower symbolises the beauty of an ancient practice called Falun Dafa. Fadu, a Chinese girl who lost her father to persecution in China, initiated the project to make lotus flowers bloom across the world. She wanted to spread peace and respect for traditions and beliefs to every family in the world. Come and make your own flower with us! 

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm: Demonstration of Guzheng - With Jing Xia

The artist will go into the historical part of her instrument and share stories behind each piece she plays.

Saturday, August 17

12:30 to 1:15 pm: Japanese tea discovery workshop - With Anne Ricard from Mystea - CANCELED

Come and discover Japanese tea and the tradition surrounding this famous beverage. Anne Ricard will present their specialties at Mystea and offer tastings.

1:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Peking Opera introductory workshop - With the Centre d'Art de l'Opéra de Pékin du Québec

The Centre d’Art de l’opéra de Pékin du Québec (Jingju Quebec) presents the costumes, make-up and decorations from traditional Chinese opera. They also offer face mask and hand fan painting activities and talk about the Pekin opera postures.

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm: Japanese instrument workshop - With the group Teke::Teke

The workshop will be a presentation of a variety of Japanese instruments used by the group. The presentation will cover the history of these instruments and will also include a few acoustic pieces.

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Paper lotus flower workshop - With Falun Dafa

Come and make lotus flowers with Falun Dafa! The lotus flower is an ambassador of peace, symbolising the purity that can emerge from turbulent times, and representing the hope that helps overcome difficult conditions. The lotus flower symbolises the beauty of an ancient practice called Falun Dafa. Fadu, a Chinese girl who lost her father to persecution in China, initiated the project to make lotus flowers bloom across the world. She wanted to spread peace and respect for traditions and beliefs to every family in the world. Come and make your own flower with us!

Sunday, August 18

12:30 pm to 1:15 pm: Discovering Chinese tea - With Anne Ricard de Mystea - CANCELED

Come and discover Chinese tea and the tradition that surrounds it. Anne Ricard will present their specialties at Mystea and offer tastings.

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm: Peking Opera introductory workshop - With the Centre d'Art de l'Opéra de Pékin du Québec

The Centre d’Art de l’opéra de Pékin du Québec (Jingju Quebec) presents the costumes, make-up and decorations from traditional Chinese opera. They also offer face mask and hand fan painting activities and talk about the Pekin opera postures.

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Manga drawing workshop - With Sophie Viens

Love manga? Here’s your chance to take part in a manga drawing workshop! With her university studies in comics, Sophie Viens will share the basics of manga drawing and create with you.

L’Espace Zen is presented by Nancy Pelchat Notaire

ESPACE LITTÉRAIRE

Take part in fascinating encounters with Félix Morin, writers and guests, and discover a selection of books from Librairie Appalaches, a bookstore that opens your eyes to the world through reading!

Thursday, August 15
5:30 pm to 6:30 pmConjurer la peur
Interview with Nicholas Dawson (writer, editor and researcher) 

Friday, August 16
3:00 pm to 4:40 pm – Writing workshop with Frank Poule

6:00 pm to 7:00 pmFaire vivre la mémoire
Interview with Léa Murat-Ingles (writer, doctorate in literature and bookseller) 

Saturday, August 17
1 pm to 2:40 pm – Writing workshop with Frank Poule 

5:00 pm to 6:00 pmTendre la main
Interview with Nathalie Plaat (clinical psychologist, author and columnist for Le Devoir newspaper) and Jean-Philippe Pleau (sociologist, essayist and Radio-Canada radio host) 

Sunday, August 18
2:30 pm to 3:30 pmÉbranler nos convictions
Interview with Mélikah Abdelmoumen (novelist, essayist and editor-in-chief of Lettres québécoises magazine) and Jean-Pierre Le Glaunec (historian, professor at Université de Sherbrooke and essayist) 

CHAPITEAU RIVIÈRES DE LUMIÈRES

Théâtre des Petites Lanternes is back with its lantern-making workshops to get you ready for the 10th edition of the Rivières de Lumières festival. This year’s theme: phantasmagorical plants! 

Workshop schedule: 

Wednesday: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Thursday to Saturday: Noon to 8:00 pm

Sunday: Noon to 6:00 pm 

CHAPITEAU PASSERELLE INTERCULTURELLE
(SANC)

The Service d’aide aux Néo-Canadiens (SANC) invites you to travel with a host of activities throughout the Festival! You’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about SANC’s contribution to intercultural rapprochement in the Estrie region.

WAPIKONI

Come and see the Wapikoni mobile films!

Through audiovisual creation, Wapikoni contributes to the personal, creative and professional development of First Peoples and the affirmation of their communities.

Sunday, August 18 

1:00 to 3:00 p.m. – Atasokewen (our stories) – 20 years of stories from the heart of the First Peoples – Presentation of 18 Aboriginal short films

4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Atsotekan (let’s tell) – Presentation of 10 short Aboriginal films in Atikamekw Nehiromowin

Centre Julien-Ducharme gymnasium, room 153

Discover our program of over 80 shows!

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Main partners

Logo du partenaire: Loto-Québec
Logo du partenaire: Ville de Sherbrooke
Logo du partenaire: Canada
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Logo du partenaire: Desjardins
Logo du partenaire: Simple Malt
Logo du partenaire: Cantine Ermes
Logo du partenaire: Ungava
Logo du partenaire: Bull's Head
Logo du partenaire: Carrefour de l'Estrie
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Logo du partenaire: RCGT
Logo du partenaire: Boulangerie Georges
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Logo du partenaire: Le Groupe A&A
Logo du partenaire: Portes Mackie
Logo du partenaire: Continnum
Logo du partenaire: Global Excel
Logo du partenaire: NRJ
Logo du partenaire: N4 mobile
Logo du partenaire: Val Estrie
Logo du partenaire: Ecolo Boutique
Logo du partenaire: Groupe Luc Fauteux
Logo du partenaire: Steve Leblanc
Logo du partenaire: Serres St-Elie
Logo du partenaire: Rainville
Logo du partenaire: Lou-Tec
Logo du partenaire: Plav
Logo du partenaire: Construction Longer
Logo du partenaire: Aménagement Bibeau
Logo du partenaire: Groupe Christian Gosselin
Logo du partenaire: Estrie Marine
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