Oekofest 2024: Animation for Young and Old
This year you can expect a particularly attractive programme with shows by Georges Christen, authentic dances by the Portuguese community in Pfaffenthal, games and much more. Come and enjoy this variety of stimulating activities.
FACEPAINTING WITH THE ATELIER ZERALDA
near the Spidolsgaart
Atelier Zeralda will fascinate the children of the Oekofest with face painting in their well-known friendly way. You’re in for a surprise!
GAMES WITH BPC LUXEMBOURG
near the Spidolsgaart
The BPC Luxembourg association specialises in organising tournaments and events in Luxembourg. At the Oekofest, they encourage you to play! Water pong, ladder golf and cornhole are on offer for children and adults – entertainment and fun for all ages.
VISUAL TRICKS AND AROMATIC ADVENTURES AT THE ECOLE
DU GOÛT
near the Oekozenter Pafendall
At the Ecole du Goût, anyone, young or old, can explore the influence of sight on their perception of flavour and test the sensitivity of their nose.
BOULDER KLUB LËTZEBUERG
near the Spidolsgaart
The Boulder Klub, which has been based in Pfaffenthal for many years, is celebrating its reopening after the summer break on Sunday 22 September and cordially invites everyone to join in. Curious? Just drop by!
RETHINK YOUR CLOTHES (FAIRTRADE)
Rethink your clothes (Fairtrade + Caritas) is throwing a swap party! Bring up to 6 beautiful and well-preserved items of clothing and swap them for your future favourite clothes. A box for clothing donations will be provided for the donation. You can find all the conditions for the swap on rethink.lu.
KOLLIBRI ASBL
near the Oekozenter
The art and sound installation ‘Drôle de chants (pour l’anthropocène)’ by Kollibri asbl invites you to discover songs, calls and sounds that are no longer familiar to us, as they disappear in the everyday noise of cars or we ‘mute’ them with our AirPods.
To ensure that these melodies are not forgotten, the Mouvement Ecologique invites you to test your knowledge at the Oekofest.
CANOPÉE (14:00 – 17:00)
4, rue Vauban
Canopée asbl. opens its garden for a voyage of discovery around the artists’ residence and its vegetable garden. Fresh and dried herbs will be offered to visitors!
POWERSHOW WITH GEOGRES CHRISTEN
(15:00 + 17:00)
near the Oekozenter
Years ago, Georges Christen already wowed visitors to the Oekofest with his impressive Oekofest visitors years ago with his impressive demonstrations. He will revive the fine tradition of the Pfaffenthal, where showmen (‘forains’) have thrilled people with their feats of strength over the centuries. Let yourself be surprised!
PORTUGUESE FOLK DANCE WITH THE GRUPO FOLCLÓRICO MOCIDADE PORTUGUESA DO LUXEMBURGO – (16:00)
near the Spidolsgaart
The Grupo Folclórico Mocidade Portuguesa do Luxemburgo, based in the Pfaffenthal, invites you to a performance of traditional dances and music. Enjoy the delicious (organic) specialities of Portugal and experience a moment of Portuguese folklore in the Pfaffenthal.