French Politics Takes Center Stage at Avignon Festival
At the Avignon Festival, French Culture Minister Catherine Pégard confirmed severe budget cuts for live performance. Meanwhile, the 'off' festival is giving a platform to presidential candidates, intertwining politics and culture.
Key facts
- Catherine Pégard visited Avignon on Saturday
- She confirmed drastic budget cuts for live performance
- The 'off' festival is giving voice to presidential candidates
Entities
Institutions
- Festival d'Avignon
- Festival 'off'
Locations
- Avignon
- France