Festival International de Louisiane has announced plans to bring the community, and the world, together in a new way during Festival week from April 24-26th, 2020. Organizers said the spirit of Festival Month will continue to be celebrated as it has been since 1987.
“We feel that the magic in the air during Festival International is a force that cannot, and should not, be stopped,” said Carly Viator, marketing director of Festival International. “Flags are still flying, and the playlist is still playing today. But, we wanted to create something special. We invite you all to join us in celebration from your own home and tune into our three-day Virtual Festival.”
Virtual Festival will allow fans to join in celebration, from their own homes, by tuning into curated shows via Facebook Live. The program’s schedule includes intimate concerts from international and local musicians, nostalgic, blast-from-the-past videos and an ‘International Collaborative Surprise’ that should not be missed. Plans also include ‘Fest Fan’ contests, limited-edition merchandise, donation opportunities and interactive experiences. Acadiana Open Channel will also join the list of scheduled events and showcase its archived televised Festival footage from throughout the years. The full schedule and lineup for Virtual Festival will be out early next week.
“Put on your best Fest-dress and hat, get creative and decorate your house or stoop,” Viator said. “Try out a new recipe from another culture, or grab a to-go dish from a local restaurant. We hope to see patrons get creative and inspired. Get ready to dance to the music we had planned for you during our Virtual Festival!”
Visit www.festivalinternational.org for schedule updates and information on the Virtual Festival.
The regular live edition of Festival International de Louisiane is scheduled to return next spring in 2021.
Author: World Music Central News Room
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