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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.
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As has become the tradition we'll again be taking over cozy, breton owned bed & breakfast La Duchesse Anne in, Mt Tremper, NY. Only a few hours drive from Manhattan our annual weekend offers a ski weekend at unbeatable prices: 2-nights B&B stay with Saturday night's 3 course meal included for only $110 for members and $130 for non-members.
To reserve just email us at info@bzh-ny.org. When reserving please provide names of persons attending.
Belote Nights 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"
Bagad and Cercle of Plougastel will be in NY participating in the
St Patrick's day parade.
More info on fest noz and concerts coming soon.
Join us once again in mid-May celebrating all things Breton
Join BZH New York on October 29th for an evening of music and dance to celebrate the celtic holiday of Halloween at Connolly's Times Square (121 W 45th street)
from 7pm to 2am.
Traditionally celebrated by many celtic people, Samhain (Irish), Kala-Goañv (Breton), Calan Gaeaf (Welsh), Samhuinn (Scottish Gaelic), Sauin (Manx Gaelic), Calan Gwaf (Cornish). This lively and enriching cultural evening will feature music and dance from numerous celtic nations. A fest noz atmosphere not to be missed!
Journal
On January 28, 2012, The board reviewed the major events over the past year, the association's financials, our partners & sponsors. BZH New York would like to thank all the candidates and members that participated in the election process.
The 2012 board members are:
Over a hundred Bretons and friends of Brittany attended BZH NY's festive annual Christmas lunch! Food, dancing, santa, open bar, raffle, Bro Gozh Ma Zadou, Breton quiz, naming Jean Pierre Touchard as president of Honor of BZH NY were some of the highlights.
We wish you and your families a Happy Holiday and look forward to seeing you very soon in 2012!
Nedeleg Laouen!
"History and Youth in Rennes, Brittany"
Article in New York Time
In its first official match, Stade Brestois NY engineered a come from behind victory in the annual Celtic Cup.
Down 3-1 against the Irish Network NY with 3 minutes remaining the Bretons scored 3 unanswered goals to once again have bragging rights in this hotly contested match between Celtic diasporas.
An after-match lunch was organized to raise funds for soccer instruction for children in Harlem, NY.
On November 5th, BZH New York participated in a ceremony at Cypress Hills cemetery to honor 25 French sailors (18 of whom were of Breton descent) who died in NY Harbor in 1918 during World War I. The sailors were serving on French war vessels la Marseillaise, le Montcalm, and la Glorie when they were victims of the Spanish Flu a few weeks before the Armistice.
List of the names of Breton sailors:
47,000 runners took part in the New York City Marathon. 47 Breton runners attended the BZH New York Marathon dinner at Tout va Bien restaurant. Runners from all across Brittany (12 from Brest, 6 from St Malo, and from numerous other breton cities) shared stories and ate pasta in preparation for the big race.
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BZH New York celebrated the celtic holiday of Halloween on October 29th with an evening of music and dance.
BZH New York is very pleased to announce that it has entered into an exclusive partnership for the next 2 years with the Stade Brestois 29.
This year again, BZH New York represented Brittany by having a booth at the Celtic Classic Festival in Bethlehem, PA
On Sunday 8/28, Pâté Hénaff hold a Picnic on the "Plage de Penhors" near Pouldreuzic.
With some delay due to hurricane Irene, BZH New York followed suit on Sunday September 18th in Central Park.
Around 40 people participated under a beautiful blue sky and with a large supply of Paté Hénaff for everybody to enjoy!
Brasserie de Bretagne's owner
Jean-Francois Istin presented & discussed his beers and beer making process.
Web Documentaire on the Télégramme Website
with BZH New York members interviewed.
Ouest-France interview of Hervé Offrédo's daughter Gaiane
This 2011 edition of the Festival Interceltique de Lorient had a special meaning for us because the festival decided to honor celtic diaspora around the world. BZH New York was represented in a number of ways over the week.
Monday 8/8 Program
Press
8/6 Ouest-France - 8/6 LeMonde.fr - 8/6 ABP
8/9 Ouest-France
8/8 - Video Le Télégramme
Picture of Christine Melou (early BZH New York member, now back in Brittany) with the new
BZH New York / Breizh Punisher T-shirt
15,000 visitors attended Bastille Day in Brooklyn.
Many went away with a better appreciation of Brittany and its gastromony after visiting the BZH New York stand.
Many thanks again to the volunteers that were invaluable and the many Bretons of NY that came to support us.
BZH NY's Pictures - More pictures
French Consulate's Pictures
Ouest-France 7/21 Article: Online - Scanned
A special thanks to our sponsors Tout Va Bien and Cannelle Patisserie who have always been great supporters of our activities!
At Connolly's Times Square with live musicians Sylvain Barou, Ronan Pellen & Ndiaz (Yann LeCorre, Youen LeCam, Jean-Marie Nivaigne).
World Music night where Brittany met India with jazz as a horizon - At Shrine in Harlem
June 1st Article in Ouest-France
May 30th Article in Agence Bretagne Presse
In recent years St Yves day has become a date on the calendar where Bretons everywhere celebrate Brittany and all things Breton. This year was no different with over 200 events organized worldwide.
2011 marked the 5th year Breton events were held in NY to celebrate St Yves.
Last year's NY events were centered on honoring Breton artist Youenn Gwernig. A poetry reading of Youenn's works in English, Breton, and French; a documentary in Breton on his life shown at NYU; a concert; and fest noz were all part of the festivities.
The 2011 edition focused on musical exchange of traditional and contemporary cultures between Brittany and India with jazz as a horizon. This mixing of cultures based on exchange and improvisation offered opportunities of exploration and artistic expression among the 5 talented musicians coming from Brittany and locally based Indian and jazz musicians.
Sylvain Barou, Ronan Pellen, Ndiaz (Yann LeCorre, Youen LeCam, Jean Marie Nivaigne) are experts of Breton music but also multi-instrumentalist who are frequently exploring, performing celtic and world musics.
In what may have been a first in New York, 20 persons of diverse backgrounds (American, french, breton, irish, basque, alsacian) eager and interested in learning and in the history of the Breton language, took part in a Breton initial class instructed by Dewi Siberil from Diwan.
Article in the Breton Language
Very Appetizing: Cafe Triskell
Kelly Choi cooks with chef Philippe Fallait of Cafe Triskell and shows us what a true, authentic crepe is!
An article in the Ouest-France mentions the partnership between the CLC Cycling Team and BZH New York
Charles Kergaravat, BZH New York's president and Anne-Sophie Zegers, BZH New York's vice treasurer met with Magalie Le Floch and Anne-Sophie's grand-parents in Brech, Brittany (Morbihan). Article in Ouest-France.
The US flag was displayed at the Bar Breton to welcome BZH New York's ambassadors!
Anne-Sophie Zegers, BZH New York board member, was interviewed by Le Telegramme.
Anne-Sophie : le goût de l'aventure
For the 4th consecutive year, BZH New York organized a ski weekend in the Catskills with lodging and dining at
La Duchesse Anne operated by renowned chef Fabrice Vittoz from Lorient.
The 2nd Annual Interceltic Festival of NY was an evening of music and dance celebrating the common heritage, traditions, culture, and story of immigration of Celtic peoples in New York City. Thirty musicians locally based or from abroad, created a ceilidh or fest noz like atmosphere highlighting the dancing nature of Celtic music.
Event description in English, Breton and French
| 2/02/11 | Article in Le Télégramme |
| 2/03/11 | Article in Ouest France |
| 2/15/11 | Article in Ouest France |
CNN's Simon Hooper reports on the continuing struggle to pass on the Breton language in France's Brittany region.
VideoOn December 11th, 95 Bretons and friends of Brittany celebrated BZH New York's annual Christmas lunch.
The lunch highlighted the gastronomic talent of Bretons in NY, from a traditional kig ha farz recipe from North Finistere perfectly executed by Jean-Christophe to the buche de noel from Breton-owned Cannelle patisserie.
Good food, reuniting friends, and celebrating the holiday season have become hallmarks of this annual festive event.
Many thanks to JC, Alan, Breton artist Mikael Jegou, Cannelle Patisserie, and Isigny Ste Mere.
Pictures by Capucine Bourcart
The Merlus de NY once again faced their celtic cousins.
Pictures
The board reviewed the major events over the past year, the association's financials, our partners & sponsors,
and coming events in 2010/2011.
Members elected the new board for 2010/2011.
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