Couleurs du Monde

25th Anniversary: A Quarter Century of World Cultures

For its 25th anniversary, Couleurs du Monde hosted folk ensembles from seven countries from August 3 to 10, 2025, on the Place du 1er Mai in Castres. Nearly 200 artists shared their traditions during free shows every evening at 9:30 PM.

The opening on August 3 was entrusted to the El Conjunto Folklórico Nacional de Cuba, followed the next day by the ensemble Sueños Y Semillas from Costa Rica. On August 5, India's Ballet Guru – The Arts Hub transported the audience into a world of colors and rhythms. Lesotho was represented on August 6 by the ensemble Sotho Kids. After a day off, the Compagnie Biemb'Art from Congo set the stage ablaze on August 8, followed on August 9 by the Colombian company Herencia Viva. The closing on August 10 was ensured by the ensemble Tekstilac from Montenegro. A memorable edition for this emblematic festival of Castres.