La Fête Nouormande returns to Jersey: stories, poetry, music and dance
For the first time since 2017, the annual celebration of
Norman language returns to Jersey on the weekend of 13th-14th June 2026.
La Fête Nouormande, also known as La Fête des Rouaisouns,
brings together speakers and enthusiasts of Jèrriais, Guernésiais and mainland
varieties of Norman language in a programme of performances, exchanges and
activities. The public are invited to attend many of the free events during the
weekend, and even try out some traditional dancing.
The festival is an opportunity for speakers of many
varieties of Norman with their particular local accents and vocabulary to share
the wealth of literature in Norman across the centuries, from the Middle Ages
to modernity, as well as to enjoy song from traditional to more contemporary.
A booklet containing texts of stories, poems and songs is
provided to help those unfamiliar with the range of accents to follow along
with the performances (and perhaps even join in with some of the songs).
Saturday 13th June
9.30-11.30am
A programme of dance, music, and texts in the Assembly Room
at Saint Helier Town Hall (free entry)
From 11.30am
A procession of performers and participants across the Town
centre, starting from the Town Hall, with dancing al fresco along the way.
7.30pm
An evening of performances, including a musical set from
Jèrriais band Mêli-Mêlo. In the Assembly Room at Saint Helier Town Hall (free
entry)
Sunday 14th June
9.30am
A guided historical and literary tour in Jèrriais of central
Saint Helier with performances, led by Geraint Jennings
11.15am
A religious service in Jèrriais. St Paul's Centre. Led by
Brian Vibert.
(Organised by Le
Congrès des Parlers Normands et Jèrriais)
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