Che do Bheatha Latin-American Cultural Festival celebrates not only Che Guevara's visit to Kilkee in 1961 but also all things cultural from Latin-America.
Che do Bheatha Latin-American Cultural Festival celebrates not only Che Guevara's visit to Kilkee in 1961 but also all things cultural from Latin-America.
Che do Bheatha Latin-American Cultural Festival celebrates not only Che Guevara's visit to Kilkee in 1961 but also all things cultural from Latin-America.
Che do Bheatha Latin-American Cultural Festival celebrates not only Che Guevara's visit to Kilkee in 1961 but also all things cultural from Latin-America.
The festival celebrates not only Che Guevara's visit to Kilkee in 1961 but also all things cultural from Latin-America including music, poetry, dance, film, food and a shared history not forgetting the fact that Che Guevara's great grandfather was Irish (Lynch)!
The iconic poster and tee-shirt image of Che Guevara was born as a result of a chance meeting between the artist Jim Fitzpatrick and Che Guevara in Kilkee's Marine Hotel in 1961. Che Guevara and his entourage of 35 were on their way from Prague to Havana and were fog-bound en-route through Shannon Airport.
They ended up staying in Kilkee overnight on 12 September, 1961 in the Strand Hotel in the town. 2011 saw the 50th anniversary of his visit and so the 'Che do Bheatha' Latin-American Cultural Festival was born.
In 2011 it was an honour to have the Cuban Ambassador to Ireland, Teresita Trujillo, open the festival along with the Chilean Consul to Ireland. 2012 will hopefully see more Latin-American consular and musical representation.
You will find out more about this year's festival music as we near the Che Do Bheatha Festival Weekend. // Besides all cultural events you can also enjoy plenty of music in all local bars.And check our Facebook page for regular updates
A full list of latin-amrican music and dance workshops for the 2012 Che do Bheatha Latin American Festival Kilkee. // If you’re a fan of Cuban Music, Salsa dancing, Latin American food, Cigars and all things wonderfully Cuban, then you would certainly be advised to ‘head west’ to the seaside town of Kilkee in County Clare, on the weekend of the 28th September 2012 for what looks set to be the perfect ‘end of summer’ Festival.
The festival has everything from authentic bands, dance and music workshops, talks, art, demonstrations and much more. ‘Che do Bheatha’, is most definitely a weekend not to be missed
Tutor: Miguel Pesce & Paul Fauaz
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Tutor: Frailan Moran from Sabor Cubano
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Tutor: Leopoldo Osio from Sabor Cubano
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Tutor: Limerick Tango
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Tutor: Miguel Pesce & Paul Fauaz
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A range of talks and lectures on all things latin amrican for the 2012 Che do Bheatha Latin American Festival Kilkee. // If you’re a fan of Cuban Music, Salsa dancing, Latin American food, Cigars and all things wonderfully Cuban, then you would certainly be advised to ‘head west’ to the seaside town of Kilkee in County Clare, on the weekend of the 28th September 2012 for what looks set to be the perfect ‘end of summer’ Festival.
The festival has everything from authentic bands, dance and music talks, talks, art, demonstrations and much more. ‘Che do Bheatha’, is most definitely a weekend not to be missed
Meeting Che Guevara in Kilkee
Irish and Latin-American connections.
Launch of "Remembering Che" a book by her mother Aleida March on her life with Che Guevara.
Cigar, rum and wine tasting.
There will be Latin-American art displays in the Diamond Rocks Cafe,West End, Strand Bistro, Stella Maris, Culturlann Sweeney and other venues throughout Kilkee. // If you’re a fan of Cuban Music, Salsa dancing, Latin American food, Cigars and all things wonderfully Cuban, then you would certainly be advised to ‘head west’ to the seaside town of Kilkee in County Clare, on the weekend of the 28th September 2012 for what looks set to be the perfect ‘end of summer’ Festival.
The festival has everything from authentic bands, dance and music, art, demonstrations and much more. ‘Che do Bheatha’, is most definitely a weekend not to be missed
Fine Art Paintings
Photos and Video of the past festivals.
Address // Kilkee
Co. Clare, Ireland
Telephone nr. // (065) 9056854
E-Mail // info@kilkeefestival.com
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