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You might have seen the final Ribotrie of the year advertised ahead of tonight, but if you're wondering what a Ribotrie is, we've found out for you.
Tonight's social event at Torteval Church Hall will include traditional social dancing, music and song previously seen more regularly in Guernsey.
Pictured: James Dumbleton, one of the organisers of this evening's Ribotrie dancing with another guest.
Usually organised by the Guernsey Language Commission, tonight's Ribotrie sees the Commission join forces with L'Assembllaïe D'Guernésiais for the first time to host the evening, with the shared aim of promoting the use of the Guernsey language.
While you don't need to be a fluent Guernesiaise speaker to join in the fun, the bar will be a Guernsey French haven where you will be encouraged to order drinks in our native language. Cheat sheets will be provided with translations for popular drinks including locally produced cider.
Pictured: Cheat sheets will be available to help people order drinks in Guernsey French.
The evening will be based around traditional Guernsey social dancing, music and song. Organiser Jo Dowding said; "the dancing is not a performance, but for joining in with (akin to the Celtic Ceilidh or Breton Fest-Noz). So, no dancing experience is necessary - help is given, it's all good fun and great for keeping fit."
Pictured: Jo Dowding to the right in blue trousers, is one of the organisers of the regular Ribotrie evening events held in Guernsey.
Ms Dowding said: “The title of the evening does a good job in establishing the atmosphere. The word Ribotrie ('ree-bot-tree') comes from a Guernésiais expression which describes a 'churning up' or, in this context, also a 'lively party'. (A 'ribotresse' was the woman who churned the butter). This name was chosen to describe what is a 'reawakening' or rediscovery of the traditional dance and song of Guernsey”.
Above: What is a Ribotrie? James Dumbleton explains.
Entry is free and for the first time there will be a raffle, with prizes kindly donated by local businesses. Profits from the raffle will go towards L'Assembllaïe.
Doors open at 19:30.
Pictured top: A previous Ribotrie.
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