The "world folklore" Festival of Montoire

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The Montoire Festival offers a variety of cultural events including concerts, shows, dance scenes, songs, a craft walk and a typical dinner… also offering a week rich in global cultural diversity.

The Festival celebrates its 52nd edition

from August 12 to 17 2025

Originating from the festival in 1997, don’t forget to take a detour to the Musikenfête museum which is dedicated to traditional musical instruments from around the world. You can also discover the brand new costume museum located in the Augustinian convent.

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    The history of the festival…

    The Montoire Folklore Festival was launched in 1973, inspired by the success of a local flower parade. Since then it has grown to become one of the main folklore festivals in France, attracting around 20,000 visitors each year thanks to 250 volunteers. The event presents traditional dance and music ensembles from five continents, fostering intercultural exchanges and promoting peace and fraternity.

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      The 52nd Festival will take audiences on a journey along the Silk Road:

       

      The ten countries represented at the Festival will be: Togo with the troupe Atchina, Taiwan (for the first time in Montoire) with the troupe Feng Hsiang, Sri Lanka with Sama Rangana, Peru with Mi Cidan Peru, Colombia with El Balcon de los Artistas, Cuba with the National Ballet , Turkey with the Ankara Youth Club Ensemble, Kyrgyzstan with its Ak Maral National Ballet, France with Les Enfants d’Arausio de la ville d’Orange, India with the Guru Ensemble – The Arts Hub

      • Children’s village – Festival infano
      • Le resto tipico
      • L’Avant-Scène & marché artisanal du monde
      • On August 15, “Danse la rue” will give rise to a grand parade
      • A major exhibition on the Silk Road
      • Conferences will also enrich this promising edition.
      • NEW for 2025: the Mongolian Yurt – visit a real Mongolian yurt every day to discover nomadic life (games, storytelling, calligraphy).

      See you in Montoire-sur-le Loir from August 12 to 17!

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