MAJOR EVENTS

	THE THEATRE OF THE PASSION OF CHRIST The largest biblical fresco in France is presented every four years. In 2004, Nancy’s Theatre of the Passion celebrated its centenary. Faithful to its tradition, handed down since 1904, the public was invited to watch the largest presentation in France of the major moments in the Life and Passion of Jesus Christ. www.theatredelapassion-nancy.com
	Nancy Jazz Pulsations In the first thirty years of its existence, the most emblematic of music festivals in Eastern France has presented the major currents in contemporary music: not only jazz and blues, but rock, French popular songs, electronic music, reggae, hip-hop and world music. http://www.nancyjazzpulsations.com
	SAINT NICOLAS December 03th and 04th Since the Middle Ages, Saint Nicolas Day has been celebrated throughout Lorraine on 6 December. In Saint-Nicolas-de-Port, the pilgrimage in homage to the Patron Saint of Lorraine draws thousands of faithful. In Nancy, over a hundred thousand people throng the streets to watch the show in honour of the Patron of Lorraine, Protector of Children. http://www.ot-nancy.fr/sortir/saint-nicolas.php
	The Christmas Market For almost a month every year, from Saint Nicolas Day to Christmas, Nancy serves as background to the legendary world of Saint Nicolas, the Patron Saint of Children, celebrated throughout eastern France and in several other countries. In a dream-like atmosphere, the illuminated city provides the ideal background for the numerous visitors to enjoy endless moments of pleasure and fantasy, and the city’s superb culture, art and gastronomy.
	Le Livre sur la Place - Books in the Square Le Livre sur la Place is held in September, the first event in France’s new literary calendar each year. Some 120,000 visitors come to meet 400 authors in Place Carrière
	National Heritage Day This year’s theme: A changing way of life Started in 1983 on the initiative of the Minister of Culture, the aim of the annual National Heritage Days, held the third weekend in September, is to make France’s rich heritage accessible to all. Heritage Night links the two days. Organised by Nancy City Council together with the association, Renaissance des Cités de France, it illuminates lesser known monuments to the great delight of all in Nancy.   The evening starts at nightfall and takes place along a circuit based on a particular theme. The special presentations and stops along the way evoke important moments in Nancy’s history. http://www.journeesdupatrimoine.culture.fr
	International Festival of Choral Music This Festival, which is held every two years, is one of the major, popular artistic events in Lorraine. Since the first Festival in 1979, it has attracted over 147 groups from 47 countries in Europe, North and South America, Africa and Asia. Its world-wide musical reputation can be seen in the presence of groups from all these continents, specially chosen for their quality and originality. http://www.chantchoral.org