La Maison Africaine Festival
West African cultures festival in Saubrigues: music, dance, and percussion
About La Maison Africaine
La Maison Africaine is a festival dedicated to promoting West African culture, organized by the Txikan association in Saubrigues, Landes. This participatory event brings together renowned masters of African music, dance, and percussion for concerts, workshops, and classes open to all. Djembé, dununs, traditional dance, singing, and African cuisine offer an immersive program that builds bridges between cultures.
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La Maison Africaine: West Africa in the heart of the Landes
The La Maison Africaine festival was born from the desire of the Txikan association, based in Saubrigues, to create an annual event celebrating West African cultures. Txikan, whose name means "the sound that travels," offers percussion and African dance classes and performances throughout the year with a communicative energy that transports audiences to the heart of West Africa.
A Participatory and Immersive Festival
La Maison Africaine stands out for its deeply participatory nature. The festival doesn't just offer shows to watch: it invites everyone to practice, discover, and experience African artistic disciplines:
- Percussion Workshops: learning djembé and dununs (bass drums) with renowned masters
- Dance Workshops: introduction and advanced classes in traditional West African dances
- Singing Workshops: discovering traditional polyphonies and songs
- Concerts: musical encounters with local and international artists
- African Gastronomy: meals and tastings of traditional dishes
Exceptional Masters
Each edition of La Maison Africaine invites great masters of the artistic disciplines taught by the Txikan association. These internationally renowned artists come to share their expertise during intensive workshops and concerts, offering participants an authentic, high-level experience. The festival is also an opportunity to bring together a large community of percussion and dance practitioners from the Landes department and neighboring areas.
School Interventions
The festival also includes an educational component with awareness-raising activities in regional schools, allowing younger generations to discover West African instruments and rhythms.
A Place for Intercultural Encounters
Organized at the Salle La Mamisèle and the Pôle Sud in Saubrigues, the festival creates a space for intercultural encounters where African traditions meet Landes conviviality. Shared meals, outdoor concerts, and open workshops foster exchange and mutual discovery in a warm and festive spirit.
Practical information — La Maison Africaine
Practical Information — La Maison Africaine
Festival Access
By Car: Saubrigues is located about 15 km north of Bayonne via the D12. From the A63 motorway, take the Saint-Martin-de-Seignanx exit and follow signs for Saubrigues. Free parking is available in the immediate vicinity of Salle La Mamisèle and Pôle Sud.
By Train: Bayonne SNCF station (15 km), accessible by TGV from Paris and Bordeaux. From Bayonne, take a Transports 64 bus or carpool to Saubrigues.
By Bike: Saubrigues is accessible via quiet secondary roads from neighboring towns. Bicycle parking is available on site.
Festival Venues
- Salle La Mamisèle: the main venue hosting percussion and dance workshops, singing workshops, and evening concerts. A spacious and equipped hall, suitable for dance and percussion practice with an appropriate floor.
- Pôle Sud: an additional space hosting activities, performances, photographic exhibitions on West Africa, and screenings.
Prices
- Evening Concerts: affordable prices, exact information and rates available from the Txikan association
- Percussion Workshops (djembé and dununs): advance registration required, prices vary depending on the package (day workshop or full weekend)
- African Dance Workshops: advance registration required, prices vary by duration
- Some activities and performances are free and open to all
Workshops and Classes
Percussion and dance workshops are at the heart of the festival. They are led by renowned masters from West Africa and are open to all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Advance registration is essential as places are limited. It is advisable to wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Instruments (djembés and dununs) are provided for the workshops, but participants may bring their own.
Food and Drink
Traditional African meals are offered during the festival, prepared with care and authenticity. These culinary sharing moments are an integral part of the cultural experience. A bar with hot and cold drinks is available throughout the festival.
School Interventions
The festival includes an educational component with awareness-raising activities in regional schools prior to the festival. These workshops allow students to discover West African instruments and rhythms.
Contact and Registration
Association Txikan
30 place de la Mairie
40230 Saubrigues
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 06 33 66 22 10
Website: txikan.fr
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Salle La Mamisèle
30 place de la Mairie, 40230 Saubrigues