Take a fresh look at the world around us, wherever you are. Looking for harmonies of form and colour in its structures. Listen for a sound hidden behind a visual perception. Perhaps we'll discover stories that have become a new reality through a transmutation of forms, making them more meaningful for a new beginning.
Over a summer weekend, the historic centre of Vevey is transformed into a street show. In a number of places, the city is taken over by artists from several countries, performing solo, duo or group shows. It's a party for all ages. Staged stories and acrobatics. There's no limit to the variety of performances. Each performance is voted on by the public, who decide the winners.
At the end of June 2024, the Confrérie du Loup organised its Celtic festival in Corbeyrier overlooking the Rhone plain. With two stages hosting music groups and numerous stalls, the musical and cultural programme was packed. I was able to attend performances by the first three groups: Malregard, Capitaine Zaak and Calum Steward Trio. After the first sunny day, the skies began to get heavier and heavier, and before the concerts could begin, the festival had to close its doors hastily because of the expected violent thunderstorms. I'll leave you to savour at least the first moments of this festival, oriented towards an ancient tradition and coloured by the costumes of many of the participants..
The sculptures on Chartres Cathedral are not only decorative and linked to religious tradition, but also encapsulate the alchemical knowledge of our ancestors. Time and the Revolution have left their mark, but the essential remains. To immerse yourself in this reading requires patience and interpretation.