Brittany,
with its Celtic language and rich culture,
has its own flag, the ‘Gwenn ha du’,
9 black and white stripes
illustrate the 9 dioceses,
North and South, united in Brittany.
The 11 ermine tails,
represent the  11 dukes and duchesseswho reigned over Brittany.

Brittany has its own special character,
with its own language,
its customs and traditions.
The music, costumes and legends contribute to this character.

The music is mostly Celtic,
the Breton bagpipes, flute and drums
form the basis of a music group called the ‘bagadou’.
Together with the diatonic accordion and hurdy-gurdy.
They provide cheerful dance music.

Also the Celtic harp is famous,
in July you can discover the harp in Dinan.
‘Rencontres internationales de harpe celtique’

The fest-noz is the traditionalball in Brittany.

During the year many festoù-noz are celebrated.

The legends.
Of course there are the ‘Korigans’, small creatures
that haunt  the forests and live near the fountains.

The Côte d’Emeraude hides in her sheer cliffs fairies
like the Celtic sirens that tempt the sailors into their world

The tourist offices in Plancoët en Dinan
welcome you during the summer
and help you make your choice
of all the events and festivals

In Dinan,

‘Ville d’Art et de l’histoire’

24 and 25 July 2010

la Fête des Remparts