We will make you Brittany: Meeting with Andre Lavanant, candidate in Finistere
Why did you commit for these regional elections?
My wish, early, was to work for the Breton language as it is for me the collective living good dearest to Brittany. Comforting the achievements to which I participated: Diwan for a long time with all stages from kindergarten to graduation, the center Oaled in the field of leisure, Stumdi in the field of adult education, Dizale in the area of audiovisual ... I did it the way you build a house that will withstand storms, methodically. The Breton youth! They motivated me. I am involved for them. Thinking about it I became an entrepreneur in order to conform my actions with my deep thoughts. Contributing to giving work in Brittany and when possible on the basis of double standards, professional and that of the language. Furthermore, I am not comfortable with the left-right dichotomy. I am dual. In this respect We will make you Brittany is a space for a new breath. And then, we must love to commit! I love Brittany because its inhabitants are brave, stubborn, friendly, rebellious, workers, travelers, reactive to solidarity ... ... We can be even better: have more confidence in us, let us be enterprising, let us share the best wealth produced, have respect for things passed, become even greater, let us emancipate!
Why is the development of the language a force for progress?
The development of all languages is a force for progress. It is a sign of respect for living things. The language belongs to those who practice it, understand it. It is a landmark. An anchor. Language is a medium of exchange of emotions, knowledge. I think the Breton people understand this problem. There should be more people who seize, a linguistic revolution would take place. Brittany would be the winner.
You think the audiovisual can help?
A Breton audiovisual in Breton is an essential component of social cohesion in Brittany. The radio network will be consolidated. The image and then television have an important role for the circulation and processing of information. Every self-respecting country has its own channel (s) of television. In this regard our proposals are clear and voluntary. The new broadcasting technologies and new media will take a few years to stabilize. Here we have opportunities. To date on the (real) Brittany we have 4 channels TNT (1 public and 4 private) and 5 to 6 channels via Web. The media are television screens, computer monitors (all flat), mobile phones. Our TV solution in 4 years is in the intersection of these different technologies of transmission and reception. The « TV Tasmant » project is also in terms of producing realistic and achievable and we must pay great attention to quality and diversity of the material produced. Do not forget the corollary: training, jobs and potential jobs that will thus be created. (TV Tasmant: (voir le site)
So it is the priority for you?
If however there is an order of priority to prescribe it would be in 2nd place. The 1st goes to school. It's even an emergency. 6 years ago, the Basque Country got its Public Office « define registration procedures in schools and teaching sections in the regional language. » The result is obvious: the Basque Country (equivalent to a ½ department) opened 25 locations, 31 locations in Brittany on 5 departments. The majority in the current Regional Council say they requested from the State to manage the school map of bilingual courses! Unfortunately, we have not witnessed the "brawl" that was conducted to get it!
School and broadcasting will be the major objectives of the list We will make you Brittany in the language policy of the Regional Council. However life does not stop there and other points are developed in our programme.
Why does the duo culture-economy bring added value?
Culture is the anchor of the mind, nourishes the soul and heart. Economy is the anchor of the body, providing comfort, ease. Both are put in synergy to create vitality and enthusiasm. The identity of Brittany is made of its cultural base. How many times do we use this identity at home and even outside to introduce ourselves? Assertiveness is being. Being is living and acting so that we make this country a land of future. Much more important things must be developed in coming years to ensure harmony between Upper and Lower Britain, the Gallo and the Breton one. We are committed to fight against Parisian selfishness that breeds in Brittany. If the Bretons knew more of their history, their conscience would be greater. That is why the youth of bilingual schools has more chances because they are less ignorant. In the future regional assembly we will introduce a device access to the History of Britain for the students or for all youth. The whole of Brittany, from the Abers to the Borders, all its components will benefit. I find it particularly interesting that the network Made in Brittany is also the bearer of this dynamic economy-culture. It is a sign of better understanding of two different worlds that share common goals. Is also indicates a desire to live a common destiny, this is where I think the best brand for sustainable development!
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