Fest-Noz is a festive gathering based on the collective practice of traditional Breton dances, accompanied by singing or instrumental music.

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The Fest-Noz is characterized by an intense camaraderie among singers, musicians and dancers, significant social and intergenerational diversity, and openness to others.

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R.5: With the participation of the concerned community, the Fest-Noz was included in 2011 in the Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage of France, maintained by the Ministry of Culture.

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R.1: Fest-Noz celebrates the importance of traditional dances and music performances for Breton communities, constituting communal gatherings passed down from generation to generation, recreated and reinvented according to changing times.

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R.2: Inscription of Fest-Noz on the Representative List could increase the visibility of intangible cultural heritage in general and promote awareness of its importance, while providing an example of intercultural dialogue and human creativity.

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R.3: Current efforts to safeguard and promote the performance of Fest-Noz are outlined in the nomination, and proposed safeguarding measures, supported by the State and communities concerned, include documentation, promotion, formal education and non-formal transmission of musical and choreographic knowledge.

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