L'Abrazo de la Vilaine

Sixth edition: five days of tango in the heart of the Pays de Redon

The 6th edition of L'Abrazo de la Vilaine took place from September 25 to 29, 2024, at the P'tit Théâtre Notre-Dame in Redon and in several towns in the Pays de Redon. The rich and varied program allowed tango enthusiasts and the curious alike to immerse themselves in Argentine culture.

The festival offered activities in the libraries of the intercommunal network (Redon, Béganne, Fégréac) starting on Wednesday, with introductions to Argentine tango and singing workshops. On Thursday, an original karaoke milonga kicked off the festivities at the P'tit Théâtre. Friday was marked by a music and dance show followed by a welcome milonga hosted by DJ Pablo Montanelli. Saturday, the highlight of the festival, featured a milonga at the market in Redon, a tango escenario workshop, an afternoon milonga with DJ El Doble, and a grand evening milonga with DJ Sebastián Ovejero accompanied by a piano set by Pablo Montanelli. On Sunday, a convivial asado and a closing milonga concluded this successful edition.

2024 Program

Wednesday, September 25

• Activities in the libraries of Redon, Béganne, and Fégréac
• Introduction to Argentine tango (6:30 PM)
• Singing workshop (8:00 PM)

Thursday, September 26

• Karaoke milonga at the P'tit Théâtre (7:00 PM)

Friday, September 27

• Music and dance show (7:00 PM)
• Welcome milonga with DJ Pablo Montanelli (9:30 PM - 2:00 AM)

Saturday, September 28

• Milonga at the Redon market
• Tango escenario workshop (2:00 PM)
• Milonga with DJ El Doble (3:30 PM - 8:00 PM)
• Evening milonga with DJ Sebastián Ovejero and Pablo Montanelli piano set (9:30 PM - 3:00 AM)

Sunday, September 29

• Argentine Asado
• Closing milonga (2:00 PM)

• 6th edition of the festival at the P'tit Théâtre Notre-Dame de Redon
• DJs Pablo Montanelli, El Doble, and Sebastián Ovejero on the decks
• Milonga at the Redon market and karaoke milonga
• Activities in the libraries of Redon, Béganne, and Fégréac
• Tango escenario workshop and introductory classes for all
• Asado and moments of conviviality