World Dance Festival Orient'alp

Originally it was about female dancers coming to Switzerland from South Africa, where I lived. After two months, an entire programme has been set up.

The event takes place each year in different parts of the village. The idea: to exhibit a wide array of folk dancing from all over the world in the heart of the Vaudois Alps: oriental dancing, Brazilian folklore, Berber dancing, Kathak dance, Bollywood, Mongolian folklore, flamenco and Tahitian dancing.

“While it may seem surprising, it is precisely this contrast of dance and colour that makes the festival so exciting. People are very surprised at what they can discover. Many artists appreciate the authenticity of what we have, says Mélanie Revaz, president of Orient'Alp.

March 27th

• Folklore evening show

March 28th

• Open-air light show in Château-d'Oex's main square, followed by a festive evening of live music and dancing.

March 29th

• Grand Gala of world dances with meal

March 30th

• Storytelling with children's groups accompanied by some of the artists