Festival Musiques du Monde
Festival of world music and cultures in Peyrehorade
About Musiques du Monde
The Festival Musiques du Monde of Peyrehorade is a cultural event organized by the association Thalica, founded by the yogi and musician Sangitananda. This unique festival in the Landes region combines world music concerts, singing, dance, yoga, and philosophy workshops, as well as debates on ecology and living together. Flamenco, Turkish music, jazz, and Indian music make up an eclectic program that celebrates cultural diversity and sharing between peoples in the town of Peyrehorade.
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Festival Musiques du Monde: A Musical Journey in Peyrehorade
The Festival Musiques du Monde in Peyrehorade is a unique cultural event in the festival landscape of the Landes region. Organized by the association Thalica, it offers a borderless musical journey, combining concerts, workshops, and philosophical debates in the small town of Pays d'Orthe.
Thalica: Music, Philosophy, and Well-being
The association Thalica was founded by Sangitananda, an internationally renowned yogi and musician, with the mission to promote music, philosophy, and yoga as vectors of well-being and self-realization. The Festival Musiques du Monde is the association's annual highlight, bringing together artists, thinkers, and the public around values of sharing, openness, and international solidarity.
An Eclectic Musical Program
The festival offers a rich and varied musical program, drawing from the musical traditions of the entire world. Flamenco, Turkish music, jazz, Indian music, African music, and many other genres share the stage in Peyrehorade. Each edition brings together international and local artists for concerts that celebrate cultural diversity and musical fusion.
Workshops for Body and Mind
Beyond the concerts, the festival stands out for its participatory workshops open to all. Singing, dance, yoga, and meditation sessions allow festival-goers to have an immersive and holistic experience. Philosophical debates and discussions on ecology and living together complete a program that nourishes both body and mind.
Strong Local Roots
The festival was born from the initiative of Peyrehorade residents—Sangitananda, Antoine Boyer, Yeore Kim, and Jessica Patrac—who identified the town's potential to host ambitious cultural projects. The Festival Musiques du Monde contributes to the cultural influence of Peyrehorade and the Pays d'Orthe, attracting an audience from across the department and beyond.
Practical information — Musiques du Monde
Location
The festival takes place at the Centre Socio-Culturel and the Espace Thalica in Peyrehorade, located at 30 Rue Lembarry, 40300 Peyrehorade. Concerts are held outdoors in the center's courtyard, offering a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. In case of bad weather, events are moved to the covered halls of the socio-cultural center.
Access
By Car
Peyrehorade is accessible via the D817 from Dax (30 min) and the D936 from Bayonne (40 min). The town is located at the confluence of the Gaves de Pau and Oloron, in the Pays d'Orthe. Free parking in the town center, a few minutes' walk from the festival venue.
By Train
Peyrehorade SNCF station, on the Bayonne - Toulouse line, served by TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The town center and the festival venue are within a 10-minute walk from the station.
Prices
Prices are communicated for each edition on the Thalica association's website and social media. Some workshops and activities are offered free of charge. Evening concerts have specific ticketing.
Workshops and Activities
The festival offers various workshops open to all levels:
- Singing Workshops: Introduction to world singing and collective vocal practice
- Dance Workshops: Discovery of traditional and contemporary world dances
- Yoga Workshops: Yoga and meditation sessions led by certified practitioners
- Philosophical Debates: Discussions on living together, cultural diversity, and ecology
Workshops require prior registration as places are limited. No specific equipment is required; bring comfortable clothing for dance and yoga workshops.
Catering
A catering area is provided on the festival site, offering world culinary specialties and local products in a spirit of conviviality and sharing.
Contact
Association Thalica
Address: 30 Rue Lembarry, 40300 Peyrehorade
Website: www.thalica.org
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Centre Socio-Culturel et Espace Thalica
30 Rue Lembarry, 40300 Peyrehorade