BZH New York is a not-for-profit organization composed of Bretons and friends of Brittany dedicated to promoting
the region of Brittany, France.
Brittany, former independent kingdom and duchy,
is a province of France since 1532.
Brittany is one of the six Celtic Nations.
News Board
CLC Team Cyclosport and BZH New York are teaming up
in the fight against cancer.
Team CLC, which stands for Contre le Cancer, is composed of current and ex-professional cyclists of Breton origin that are riding to help raise funds for cancer research.
Riders of CLC have recently competed in Paris-Roubaix cyclo, La Bernard Hinault, Tro Bro Leon, La Pierre LeBigaut, and Grand Prix de Plouay. Rides and activities are planned in the coming months to raise funds for the Eugene-Marquis Cancer Institute in Rennes, Brittany.
BZH NY is planning a cyclo ride throughout NYC on Sept 19th wearing team CLC colors for the same cause. If you are interested in participating, donating, or supporting please email us at info@bzh-ny.org
Belote meetings are the second Tuesday of each month starting at 7:00PM at Tout Va Bien
It is free and open to all. Rules of "La belote"
For the second time (last time in 2008),
BZH New York will have a booth at Celtic Classic
in Bethlehem, PA the weekend of September 25-26.
Youenn Gwernig was a writer, sculptor, singer, poet, TV program editor and chef, and an American. Youenn's years in NY are marked by his friendships with Beat generation artists, notably Jack Kerouac. His return to Brittany in 1969 are marked by his strong activism and defense of Breton culture.
BZH New York is honored to highlight Youenn Gwernig's contributions by organizing 3 separate events:
All the way from Brittany comes Nolwenn Monjarret, a singer of traditional breton songs, who is making her first appearance in New York.
She has appeared in multiple concerts with the Chieftains and made a guest appearance on their album Celtic Wedding. She has performed in Paris, Germany, Spain and Quebec as well as in the U.S.
She has been a regular performer at the Potomac Celtic Festival where she has been teaching and leading the myriad dances of Brittany. She performed also at the Celtic Women International Conference for 4 years in New Orleans, Toronto and Milwaukee.
For several years now, she gives concerts every summer in the chapels of Brittany accompanied by a pianist and sometimes by a choir. Since 2006 now she has been singing traditional songs from Loire Atlantique together with a group of six breton singers : 'Les six Lièvres au Chant'.
In 2008, she sung again with the Chieftains during the Interceltic Festival of Lorient. 7000 persons attended this concert which was one of the last concerts that the band will give in Brittany.
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Les Merlus made it to the final only to lose
on overtime penalty kicks!
BIG THANKS TO CANNELLE PATISSERIE
,
THE TOUT VA BIEN RESTAURANT,
LES DELICES DU CHEF AND BREIZH PUNISHER'S
FOR THEIR SPONSORSHIP!
For the fourth consecutive year,
BZH New York had a booth for Bastille Day.
This year's event was held in Brooklyn,
in concert with the Brooklyn Bastille Day Petanque Bar-Tabac
Tournament
on Smith Street.
Julien Micault, pastry chef & member of BZH New York gave 3 cakes to the musicians of Lo'Jo, Tabou Combo & Salif Keita on Sunday June 20th during their participation at La Fête de la Musique at Central Park Summer Stage.
Picture: Julien Micault with Lo'Jo's leader Denis Péan, an activist, poet, singer and musician. The man who brought Tinariwen to the world!
The ICDBL and BZH New York recently participated in the annual Potomac Celtic Festival in Virginia.
The Potomac Festival highlights the cultures of numerous Celtic nations. ICDBL and BZH NY's presence helped promote Brittany and Breton culture with a Breton dance workshop and stand that presented Breton language, music and products.
The ICDBL (International Committee for the Defense of the Breton Language) is an international association with the US branch founded in 1981, and has members in 38 states. The ICDBL is a non-profit organization with the aim of teaching people about Brittany, the Breton language and culture, and to support the development of the Breton language education
and culture in Brittany.
From May 19th to May 22nd 2010,
BZH New York celebrated St Yves
for the 4th consecutive year.
For the 2010 edition BZH-NY honored the contributions to Breton culture by Youenn Gwernig.
All Details - Press Release - Flyer (Front) (Back)
Covered by FRANCE 3 BRETAGNE
Video of the St Yves week in NYC
Click on "Dimanche 30 Mai"
Cyber Fest Noz - Duplex from New York
"New-York fête la Bretagne" in Ar Men magazine.
Louise Ebrel, Iffig Flatres and Diese 3 interviewed on WFMU. Listen to the show online!
"Le tour de chant de Louise Ebrel à New York"
Article in Ouest France
Before
Louise Ebrel - Fest Noz à NYC in the Télégramme.com
antourtan.org - In an interview, Louise Ebrel mentions her coming trip to New York
Many thanks to Esperanto, Tout Va Bien
and Café Charbon for their sponsorship!
Les Merlus de New York played the sailors
of the French Navy ship La Jeanne d'Arc.
New! Online Video
Ouest-France noticed Capucine's project
"To immigrate does not mean to forget: a piece of identity"
and more specifically the last edition
about Marie Martin of Lanester. Article
On Sunday, February 28th, at Tout Va Bien, BZH New York organized a 3-course brunch featuring a concert from Breton singer Nolwenn Monjarret.
Pictures - Article in French Morning
Capucine's Pictures - Snowshoeing Pictures
On Saturday, January 30th over 400 spectators celebrated Celtic identity at
the Interceltic Fest Noz
presented by BZH New York.
Fest Noz means night party in Breton, the celtic language of Brittany, and
the Interceltic was certainly that with performances from 40 musicians of
Brittany, Ireland, Scotland, Wales,
and Galicia.
The conviviality and revelry between the large number of dancing
participants, experienced and non, augmented the feeling of Celtic unity.
All Details - Flyer
Pictures by Capucine Bourcart
Press articles:
Irish Central -
Armen Magazine
Ouest France
Videos of Interceltic: Video 1 - Video 2
For the 3rd consecutive year and with increasing success, BZH New York held its Christmas party
at Café Charbon
Pictures by Capucine Bourcart
More pictures on the Gallery page
More press coverage on the Press page
