Sunday August 22, participants will be welcomed by the Arnad Philharmonic Corps
The 45th edition of the Rencontre Valdôtaine will be held in Arnad on Sunday August 22. This traditional meeting, organized by the Presidency of the Region with the collaboration of the institutions of the regional territory, brings together the Valle d’Aosta of the country and the Valle d’Aosta emigrated in the Aosta Valley.
“A sincere thank you to all those who made the 45th edition of the Rencontre Valdôtaine possible, despite all the difficulties and limitations that this pandemic has caused” – these were the first words of the President of the Region Erik Lavevaz during the press conference for this 45th edition. “This demonstration was postponed for a year because of the confinement due to the Covid, but the historical attachment between the Valdôtains of the country and the emigrants has subsequently strengthened. And I am thinking in particular of young emigrants, a real link between our past and the future, who have the important task of defending the identity of the Aosta Valley and safeguarding the French-speaking spirit ”.
“On behalf of the entire Arnad community, I would like to thank the Regional Administration and the Aosta Valley emigrants for choosing our territory for this 45th Rencontre Valdôtaine” said Arnad’s trustee, Pierre Bonel. “The participants will have the opportunity and the pleasure, I hope, to discover our town with its cultural particularities, in particular by visiting the Château Vallaise, as well as to appreciate the typical products of our territory. “
The program
On Sunday August 22, participants will be greeted by the notes of the Arnad Philharmonic Corps from 9 a.m. at La Keya, in Arnad where, throughout the day, the In Co ethnographic group will offer demonstrations of the trades. of yesteryear. Then, at 10 a.m., they will be invited to attend Mass in the open air.
Around 11 a.m., the representatives of the authorities will speak, before the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, its blessing and the laying of a wreath in memory of the emigrants.
At 12:15 pm, Valdôtains du Pays and Valdôtains from outside will be able to enjoy an aperitif with music, before the convivial lunch which will be served in the shelter of two open pavilions.
From 3 p.m., a panoramic tour will be offered, aboard a little train which will mark various stops: at the Château Vallaise, for a guided tour of the château and the exhibition Les Valdôtains dans le monde, hier and today; at Maison Bertolin, for a tasting of typical products, at Saint-Martin church and, finally, at La Kiuva cellar-restaurant.
As required by law, to access the La Keya site, each participant must present their Covid19 Green Certificate – Green pass.
Lunch: 24 euros for adults; 12 euros for children from 6 to 12 years old; free entry for children under 6. Payment on site, at the reception desk of the Meeting, Sunday August 22.
Reservation required, by August 20 at the latest (tel. +39 347 8374217)
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