Fête de la Bretagne - Gouel Breizh celebrated in Brittany and around the world

Every year, hundreds of thousands of Bretons and friends of Brittany gather, in Brittany and all over the world, to celebrate the culture and heritage of Brittany. Fête de la Bretagne - Gouel Breizh takes place on the days before and after the 19th May, which is the date of the feast of St. Yves (Breton: Gouel Erwan).  Saint Yves was born on 17th October 1253 at Kermartin in Brittany. He graduated in civil law and became a lawyer and judge who was famous for defending the poor without taking payment. Saint Yves was ordained in 1284 and when he retired from law in 1287 became a preacher. The feast day marks the date of his death on 19th May 1303 at Louannec, Brittany.

Information on the celebrations taking place in Brittany can be obtained from the Fête de la Bretagne - Gouel Breizh website. Other celebrations are taking place outside of Brittany, including those organised by the association of Bretons and friends of Brittany in the Paris region on May 19-20 and information can be seen on the ParisBreton website.