According to le Telegramme yesterday 17% of people in the Guingamp area speak breton. It makes it the 3rd area for Breton speakers in the whole of Brittany. There are about 206 000 fluent breton speakers for the whole of Brittany (about 5% of the population).
Category: Brittany
The Breton Language today
It has arrived
2 copies of the New Testament in Breton. You can find more details here.
That looks cool
A Breton choir, singing in Breton
Staj krampouezh
I enjoyed the crepe making afternoon. It took place in the Breton Cultural centre, in Guingamp. 18 places were offered and 14 people turned up. Two ladies had been invited to give us some tips. They seem to be quite well known characters and are often invited for special events like this one. One of them was a Breton speaker and seemed quite keen to speak Breton with people. It was very frustrating that I haven’t yet reached the level to have a conversation with people. I will work harder. Continue reading “Staj krampouezh”
Staj Krampouezh/ Learning to make crepes.
We all know how to make crepes, don’t we? Or so you think. You may think you can make pancakes until you come to Brittany and try them out here. Pancakes are the national dish here. You find crepes everywhere, and there are usually crepes served for most social events. Breton people have raised crepe making to an art.
You will understand that when I received this offer for an afternoon to learn how to make crepes, I took the opportunity. I am now looking forward to learn this ancient art.