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Nyon's far° Festival Explores 'Retouching' Lives Through Performing Arts
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Nyon's far° Festival Explores 'Retouching' Lives Through Performing Arts

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The far° festival of living arts in Nyon, Switzerland, will feature the theme "retoucher" this year.
  • The festival, running from August 12 to 22, will present around thirty projects in dance, music, and theater.
  • Performances will come from Switzerland, Europe, Canada, Lebanon, Palestine, and Congo, with ten specific offerings for children.

This year's far° festival of living arts in Nyon, Switzerland, invites attendees to "retoucher" their lives, a theme chosen by artistic director Anne-Christine Liske. This marks her fifth edition leading the festival, which was founded in 1984.

"Retoucher, to revisit our past stories and improve them. And retoucher also to touch again, meaning to deepen our relationship with others," explained Liske, referencing the theme's dual meaning of revising personal histories and reconnecting with people.

The festival, scheduled from August 12 to 22, will showcase approximately thirty projects spanning dance, music, and theater. These performances will feature artists from Switzerland and across Europe, as well as from Canada, Lebanon, Palestine, and the Congo.

In addition to the main program, the far° festival, which extends beyond its Nyon venue, includes ten specific events tailored for children, ensuring a diverse range of artistic experiences for all ages.

Retoucher, to revisit our past stories and improve them. And retoucher also to touch again, meaning to deepen our relationship with others.

— Anne-Christine LiskeExplaining the festival's theme 'retoucher'.
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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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