Little sister of the Crossroads of Cultures, the Crossroads of Z’Ethnos immerses children in the contrasting universe of world cultures. During 5 days, through various workshops (dance, music, plastic art, cooking, storytelling, ...) they will set off to discover Occitania and India. All the activities are led by exceptional artists and experienced educators. Supervision of the children is provided by professional animators. At the end of the week, the children will take the stage to share their discoveries and if sanitary measures allow, we will close this 2021 edition with a festive aperitif.

A JOURNEY TO OCCITANIE

Dance: Claire Bazoge
Music: Henri Maquet & Emmanuelle Aymès

Recommended age : 6-8 year old

Accompanied by the tambourine galoubet, the mandola, flutes and songs, the artists will make the children spin around and take them into the world of Occitan balls by transmitting to them the steps of the farandole and the rigaudon. Instrument maker Henri Maquet will lead a workshop for making flutes and percussions, instruments that children will learn to play during music workshops. The Occitan immersion will continue in the afternoons, between Provencal dragons and culinary flavors. The trip will end with a musical show telling the story of a legendary bird: the Bittern Stellaris.

A JOURNEY TO INDIA

Dance: Sujatha Venkatesh
Music: Paul Grant
Kalarippayatt: Heidi Rasmussen

Recommended age : 9-12 year old

It is through learning many artistic practices that children will explore South India. Their journey will begin with Bharata Natyam lessons, an expressive dance combining codified hand gestures, body movements and facial expressions. They will also be introduced to hindustani music as well as the practice of Kalarippayatt, a martial art originating in Kerala. The trip will continue in the afternoons through various workshops: storytelling, jewelry making, Indian spices ...