Le Figaro Bordeaux
Fire at the door of the town hall of Bordeaux, cancellation of the visit of Charles III... If a misfortune never happens alone, the Promenade Sainte-Catherine has decided to capitalize "
on joy
".
The Bordeaux shopping center is organizing a street arts festival on April 14, 15 and 16.
On the program: performances by local artists such as the Révolution and Tango Nomade dance companies, the magician François Démené and the soap bubble conjurer, Les Grooms.
And as guest of honor, whom the mall wanted to be "
spectacular
", Nathan Paulin.
At 29, the tightrope walker is the author of several world records.
The last dates from May 24, 2022: the tightrope walker had made a crossing of 2240 meters long, 100 meters high, at Mont Saint Michel.
In Bordeaux, the artist will perform on 50 meters, 25 meters high, between the roof of the Lego shop and the balcony of a private individual.
Secured on the strap by a “leash” (a leash in French), it will be equipped with a microphone to interact with the public and answer their questions.
Her favorite so far?
“
A toddler who asked me if I had children.
He projected himself wondering if I was a dad
, ”recalls the athlete who was not yet at the time.
These exchanges, he also likes them for their paradox.
"
I like to break the distance between the crazy tightrope walker, who does something extraordinary, and people to have deeper discussions
",
aerial dances
During these attractions, the Lego facade will be doubly honored because Tango nomade plans to present an aerial ballet there.
"
They will dance their choreography, hanging from a thread, standing on the facade
", describes Margaux Lemoine, marketing manager of the shopping center.
For the Promenade Sainte-Catherine, which organizes and finances its biggest event since its opening seven years ago, these free festivities must be an opportunity for "
moments of intergenerational sharing after the complicated periods of the moment
".
