- Viaer Marchi
Lé Viaer Marchi (
Guernésiais : "the old market") is an annual festival held inGuernsey on the first Monday of July.. Held for more than 30 years, Lé Viaer Marchi is an evening show, organised by theNational Trust of Guernsey . It showcases local craftsmanship in Guernsey's history and holds displays showing the way in which Guernseymen and women used to live. Delicacies are served, withGuernsey Bean Jar being one of the most popular.Guernsey Gâche (a type of fruit bread) andcider are also on offer. There are also a selection of activities for children to make the evening accessible to all islanders. There are stalls set up for various bric-a-brac. Local woodcarvers showcase their wares, and local women create Guernsey butter and weavelace . Entertainment includes traditional dancing, bands performing local folk music, street entertainers, and sometimesPunch and Judy shows.
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