Two of the most interesting festivals are
ReJoyce Dublin 2004 and Dun Laoghaire Festival of World Cultures:
ReJoyce Dublin
2004
In the festival
ReJoyce Dublin 2004 celebrates the centenary of Bloomsday, the day on which
James Joyce's masterpiece "Ulysses" is set. Ireland is
arranging a world-class, five-month festival lasting from 1 April
2004 to 31 August 2004.
There is a wide range of programmes suited for most people. In addition there
are a number of spectacular exhibitions and events, street theatre, music
programmes, and family fun will fill the city for everyone to enjoy.
Dublin itself takes
centre stage in ReJoyce Dublin 2004. Joyce captured the soul of
Dublin in all its
gritty glory and immortalized it in Ulysses. Its blend of sophistication and
old-world charm engages the imagination of its citizens and visitors. For more
information, see the festival web site at www.rejoycedublin2004.com
Dun Laoghaire Festival of
World Cultures
This festival
runs from 27 to 29 August. The festival will turn Dun Laoghaire from a tranquil
place to a lively with over 90 events taking place in 35 venues throughout
Dun Laoghaire. The Festival is Ireland
's leading intercultural festival, a dazzling
weekend of internationally renowned acts and local talent: music, film, circus,
theatre, dance performances, club nights, markets, exhibitions, workshops and children's
activities. With over 70% of the programme free to the public; on the streets, in
the parks, on the harbour and in the venues, the arrangers expect
a vibrant carnival atmosphere. From all corners of the world artists will come to
Dun Laoghaire to entertain.
2004's Festival
programme includes: Caribbean Jazz, Latin Soul, African
Drummers, Tango, Cajun, Russian Gypsy, Blues, Traditional Indian Dance, Moroccan
Gnawan Trance, International Cabaret and Jamaican Reggae.
This year's
Festival includes a number of new and exciting ventures; an International food market, a dedicated
open-air dance platform, a glitzy Bollywood Night, a programme of World film in
the Festival's own dedicated mobile cinema and a featured Artist in
Residence. The Festival's headline stage is now moved to
Newtown Smith Green at Sandycove, just a stone's through from the centre of
Dun Laoghaire. The green with its
increased capacity is an ideal location for these concerts, with beautiful views
over Dublin
Bay. For more information, see the festival web
site at www.visitdublin.com/events
Anyway don't forget the
Irish pubs. These pubs are something for itself: traditional Irish music at its
best, sing alone the best you can and have a happy time with incredible nice
people. Take a pilgrim tour to the legendary pub Mulligans in
Dublin, which was one of James
Joyce's favourite pubs. Experience the friendly Irish atmosphere here with old
roof, dark walls, feel the smell of smoke and taste the thick brown and dark
beer.
Stein Morten Lund, 27 May 2004
Additional
information
For more information, click on
the link www.visitdublin.com
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