FESTIVAL DU VIVANT EUROPA-AFRIKA

An immersive and sensory experience

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1st edition of the Festival du Vivant at the Grand Château d'Ansembourg Sunday, 3 August 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

· An immersive and sensory experience with activities for children, food and craft stalls from more than 10 countries, and guided tours of the baroque gardens

· Africa in the spotlight, thanks to a partnership with the Maison de l'Afrique in Luxembourg

· A programme from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., including two free open-air concerts: cellist and ambassador for the Office National des Forêts-Agir pour la forêt, Olivia Gay, with her classical recital ‘Le silence de la Forêt’ (The Silence of the Forest), and the soul trio from the emerging group Malter

On Sunday 3 August 2025, the Grand Château d'Ansembourg will inaugurate the very first edition of the Festival du Vivant, an immersive and sensory event combining culture, nature, gastronomy and music in an exceptional heritage setting. Reviving the traditional Fête du Château, organised for over 30 years, this new festive event in a bucolic setting helps to raise awareness of contemporary issues: environmental preservation, cultural diversity and openness to the world.

A rich and engaging programme

From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., visitors will be able to discover:

· Craft and food stalls from over 10 countries,

· Workshops and activities for children (games, storytelling, face painting, etc.)

· A stand on reforestation and ecosystem restoration initiatives by Cœur Vert Luxembourg

· Guided tours of the castle's Baroque gardens in French, English and German

· Two free live concerts in the open air:

Cellist and ambassador for the Office National des Forêts-Agir pour la forêt (National Forestry Office - Action for the Forest), Olivia Gay invites audiences to discover music in a different way, in the heart of the woods or natural sites, to raise awareness of their preservation. She will perform ‘Le Silence de la Forêt.’ (The Silence of the Forest) as part of her first concert in Luxembourg and will be accompanied on piano by Aurélien Pontier. Malter is a young soul band comprising a singer-guitarist, a bassist and a drummer. The trio performed on 28 May 2025 at the Académie du Climat in Paris as part of the Printemps Sonore festival. They will perform tracks from their latest album, Fleur, which combines Motown sounds with a modern twist.

Africa in the spotlight

As a partner of the event, the Maison de l'Afrique Luxembourg will offer

a musical stroll in traditional costumes and a performance by artist Yannick

Dee. Many distinguished guests will be in attendance, including several

traditional African authorities: Her Majesty Queen Diambi of the Luba people of the DRC, His Majesty Elon Kotto, Senior Chief of the Mbanya Group in Cameroon, President of the Pan-African Council of Traditional and Customary Authorities, His Highness David Foka,

European representative of the Pan-African Council of Traditional and Customary Authorities, as well as a demonstration by young footballer Mireille Tchengang, trained

at Paris Saint Germain, who has just won the Luxembourg Championship and National Cup with her club, Racing Union

Lëtzebuerg, the Luxembourg national championship and cup.

A parade of traditional African costumes will be presented by the couturier Honoré Araba

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from Benin, directed by the model Francesca Tossou.

Practical information

Location: Grand Château d'Ansembourg – 10, rue de la Vallée, Ansembourg (G.-D. Luxembourg)

Access by car: A6 (Mamer-Capellen exit) or A7 (Mersch exit) – Free parking

Admission: £3 per person (free for children under 10) Admission includes access to concerts, activities, guided tours and entertainment

Food available on site with 10 food stands

Handicrafts on sale at 11 craft stands

Online ticket office https://e.lgca.eu/– Reservation recommended to avoid waiting

Full festival programme: https://fdc.lgca.eu/programme-2025/

ABOUT THE GRAND CHÂTEAU D'ANSEMBOURG:

Located in the valley of the seven castles, the Grand Château d'Ansembourg was built in the 18th century by a family of ironmasters. It features historic Baroque gardens covering 3.5 hectares. Punctuated by architectural and plant decorations, statues on the theme of the return of the Golden Age, fruit varieties, flowers and water features, the site also includes a rose garden that revives Luxembourg's tradition as the Land of Roses.

Find out more:https://gcansembourg.eu/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandchateauansembourg/



Partners : Association Victor Hugo, Patrimoine Roses pour le Luxembourg, Association Coeur Vert pour le Luxembourg, Maison de l'Afrique