Lo Mes de la Lenga

Lo Mes de la Lenga: Occitan language celebration in Tarbes

Lo Mes de la Lenga (The Month of Language) is a cultural festival dedicated to the Occitan language and culture in Bigorre. Led by the association Bigorr'en Trad, the event spans an entire month, from late March to late April, in Tarbes and surrounding towns.

A Rich and Varied Program

The festival offers a diverse program combining traditional and folk music concerts, Gascon dances, cantèras (singing gatherings), gaièras (festive gatherings), theater performances in Occitan, and activities for children. Students from calandretas (Occitan schools) actively participate with singing and dancing performances.

Transmission and Conviviality

Created by two childhood friends passionate about transmitting Bigourdan, Gascon, and Occitan culture, Lo Mes de la Lenga is a friendly and popular event. It is part of an initiative to promote the Occitan language and its living traditions, offering moments of sharing accessible to everyone, speakers or not.