Historical talks in the morning and family-friendly festivities starting at 11:30 a.m.
Come eat, dance, sing, and learn to play the djembe as a family.
Fun for ages 5 to 95!
Opening of Acadian Days
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Opening of the Grand-Pré National Historic Site
Film screening, exhibition, grounds and Memorial Church visit.
The Acadian Boutique
Acadian and Maritime souvenirs, an excellent collection of books in French and English, clothing, and many treats.
10 h (French presentation)
L'habillement des Acadiennes, du mythe à la réalité
Présentation par Annette White
À la Galerie multifonctionnelle au Centre d’accueil
Dans sa présentation la conférencière abordera le mythe et la réalité de l'habillement des Acadiennes dans le contexte de l'historiographie acadienne à travers la mode de l'époque. En examinant des témoignages, des sources primaires et secondaires, elle nous fera découvrir les différentes manifestations du vestimentaire féminin en Acadie et dans la diaspora acadienne. Elle démontrera les parallèles entre les circonstances historiques et le choix de l'habillement. Les modes des époques seront examinées pour déterminer comment les diverses influences sociales ont contribué à l'évolution du « costume acadien féminin ».
À noter que la présentation en anglais à 11 h sera la suite de cette conférence. Vous pouvez participer aux deux conférences.
Annette Léger-White, enseignante et ancienne conservatrice au Musée acadien de l’Université de Moncton, est spécialiste des costumes et textiles acadiens. Elle a œuvré à la restauration, la reproduction et la mise en valeur de vêtements historiques. Encore active comme consultante, elle a récemment publié L’habillement des Acadiennes, du mythe à la réalité, un ouvrage retraçant l’évolution du costume féminin acadien sur plus de 300 ans, en lien avec l’histoire et les influences sociales.
11 h
Acadian women clothing from myth to reality (in English)
Conference by Annette White in English
À la Galerie multifonctionnelle au Centre d’accueil
In her presentation, the speaker will address the myth and reality of Acadian women clothing in the context of Acadian historiography through period fashion. By examining testimonies, primary and secondary sources, she will help us discover the different manifestations of women's clothing in Acadia and the Acadian diaspora. She will talk about the parallels between historical circumstances and choice of clothing. Period fashions will be examined to determine how various social influences contributed to the evolution of « Acadian women costume».
Annette Léger-White, a teacher and former curator at the Acadian Museum of the Université de Moncton, is a specialist in Acadian costumes and textiles. She has worked on the restoration, reproduction, and promotion of historical garments. Still active as a consultant, she recently published L’habillement des Acadiennes, du mythe à la réalité, a book that traces the evolution of Acadian women’s clothing over more than 300 years, in relation to history and social influences.
11:30 a.m. to Noon
Place à la relève
Spotlight on the Next Generation
Live music with Nick MacLean, accompanied by Sébastien Dol from Pieds à Terre
Under the big tent
Nick MacLean and Sébastien Dol are both originally from the Baie Sainte-Marie region in Nova Scotia. Nick began playing the fiddle at a very young age and, even before finishing high school, he is already performing throughout the region. Sébastien Dol, a well-known musician in Nova Scotia, joins him whenever he can—supporting the next generation is very important to him!
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Acadian Lunch
Menu
Baked beans with pork and maple syrup
Fish cakes
Molasses cake
Free for the first 200 people
(Suggested donation of $10 to support the promotion of Grand-Pré)
On the grounds near the big tent
Noon
Acadian Music with PIEDS À TERRE
Under the big tent
Pieds à Terre is a group of Acadians from Southwest Nova Scotia. Together, they perform traditional music, share stories from the homeland, and get the crowd moving with lively called dances.
Feel like tapping your feet? Feel like dancing? Pieds à Terre will take care of you with their charming accents, musical talent, and infectious joy.
Band members:
Sébastien Dol – Fiddle
Simon Robichaud – Guitar
Francis Robichaud – Drums
Gilles Saulnier – Fiddle/Accordion
Natalie Robichaud – Dance, Caller
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Acadian “Danse câllée” with Nathalie Robichaud and Pieds à Terre
Come and learn the traditional Acadian dance !
Under the big tent
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Music and Djembe Workshop for the Whole Family!
Under the big tent
Djugdjug Ensemble
Powered by the energy of purple, Djugdjug Ensemble leads drumming and dance workshops, parades, and collaborates with other musicians and artists to create rhythm-driven experiences. The group is led by Bruno Allard, who has been learning, playing, and sharing his passion for West African percussion for over 20 years. They are based in and around Wolfville.
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Acadian Songs for the Whole Family with Razzmatazz
Come sing with us!
On site under the willows, or under the tent in case of rain
The duo Razzmatazz, with their charm, joy, and contagious energy, invite parents and children to sing, move, and laugh together. Razzmatazz has performed their interactive show of traditional and original French songs at schools, festivals, libraries, and other events across Canada, Louisiana, and France.
They’ve partnered with Canadian Parents for French – Nova Scotia for several years, bringing their performances to schools throughout the province. Their albums have won several awards, including an East Coast Music Award and three Music Nova Scotia Awards.
Their music video Going to My Grandma’s was featured for multiple seasons on Sesame Street.
Acadian Days activities and access to the grounds of Grand-Pré National Historic Site are free. However, visitors must pay a fee for guided tours and to visit the Information Centre and the Memorial Church on Friday and Saturday
Free admission on Sunday, June 16.
For more information : www.grandpre.ca
Facebook : experiencegrandpre