If anyone could explain any of the numerous cultural references in today’s films, plays, etc. for the less aware of us, I’d appreciate it.
About the show in Wiltz:
200 representatives of government, representatives of 55 local organizations and 2,000 audience members seems like impressive turnout for a town in a very small country like Luxembourg.
Nice to see a Down’s actress in a prominent role in the theater troupe. (Apparently other actors in the troop were Down’s too, according to the announcer.)
Again Guillaume was introduced as “Grand Duke Guillaume” with no regnal number.
Was the first skit a sendup of curtseying instructions?
Unfortunately the translator mumbled and was difficult to understand at times. But yesterday’s international themes seemed to continue, as many of those “resident Q&A” video clips involved immigrants and foreigners talking about feeling welcomed to Luxembourg, as well as the two immigrants from the USA and China emceeing the show.
Was that the "box" from the web series which finally made an appearance in the Grand Duchess's hands?
About the next visit to Steinfort:
“HRH the Grand Duke visits the Intercommunal Hospital of Steinfort (HIS), accompanied by the Minister for Family Affairs, Solidarity, Living Together and Reception of Refugees, Max Hahn, the Minister of Health and Social Security, Martine Deprez, and the Minister of Finance, Gilles Roth. He meets with healthcare staff and patients, thereby highlighting all those who serve society tirelessly, even in times of celebration.”
Program for Steinfort, where the Grand-Ducal Couple will visit from 4:20 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Below you will find information about the Grand Duke's visit to Steinfort. The schedule is subject to change. 4 16:20 Arrival of HRH the Grand Duke Hôpital Intercommunal Steinfort - Centre de Jour pour Personnes Âgées - Rue Collard, 8414...
www.trounwiessel.lu
16:20
Arrival of HRH the Grand Duke
Hôpital Intercommunal Steinfort - Centre de Jour pour Personnes Âgées - Rue Collard, 8414 Steinfort
16:22
Visit of HRH the Grand Duke to the Steinfort Intercommunal Hospital (HIS)
Hôpital Intercommunal Steinfort - Centre de Jour pour Personnes Âgées - Rue Collard, 8414 Steinfort
In tribute to the kindness and solidarity that characterise society, the Grand Duke will meet with healthcare workers and patients.
Through them, all those who serve society tirelessly, even during the festive season, will be honoured.
Estimated duration of the visit: 40 minutes
18:00
Autumn concert by the "Stengeforter Musek"
Cultural centre „An de Keeseminnen“ - rue Al Schmelz, 8414 Steinfort
Performances by the Stengeforter Musek, the Garnecher Musek, the Harmonie Royale l'Alliance de Sélange (Belgium) and the Harmonie Kleinbettingen.
A Luxembourgish menu will be served.
Online reservations.
ETA: Theme according to the slide: “Resilience – Hommage à la bienveillance et à la solidarité” (Resilience – Tribute to kindless and solidarity).
About the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess’s visit to Dudelange, 5:40-6:40 p.m.
Theme according to the slide in the livestream: “Mouvements” (Movements).
“The Grand Ducal Couple, together with the Minister of Education, Children and Youth, and Minister of Housing and Spatial Planning, Claude Meisch, the Minister of Finance, Gilles Roth, the Minister of Sport and Minister of Labour, Georges Mischo, the Minister for Family Affairs, Solidarity, Living Together and Reception of Refugees, Max Hahn, and the Minister of Health and Social Security, Martine Deprez, attends a vibrant and inclusive walking performance. The production blends dance, acrobatics, freerunning, percussion, circus, different musical genres, spoken word, and feature a remarkable number of artists from Luxembourg and abroad.”
During the Grand Duke’s tour across the country, the Grand Ducal Couple is welcomed in different municipalities by members of the Government.
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"Before returning to the capital, the Grand Duke will make a stop in the south of Luxembourg. In Dudelange, he will attend a dance performance tracing the transformations of society across the country and the cultural creativity that has flourished on the fertile ground of its industrial past."
monarchie.lu
(I wonder what the main reason is for the grand-ducal couple to be accompanied by government ministers throughout their introductory tour. Tradition? To emphasize that the monarch shares power with the democratically elected government? So that the positive vibes of the tour are shared with the government?)
The livestream of the visit will presumably be preceded by episode 4 of Direktioun Trounwiessel:
The fourth episode of the "Direktioun Trounwiessel" series is now online, following the chauffeur as he drives actor Jules Werner to Dudelange ahead of the Grand Ducal tour.
today.rtl.lu
Program for today’s festivities in Dudelange:
11:00
Grand Ducal aperitif
Am Duerf square - 3465 Dudelange
12:30
Events in town
NeiSchmelz District - Thierry Van Werveke square, 3475 Dudelange
The town of Dudelange comes alive on this historic day. Numerous concerts and events are planned.
17:40
Arrival of H.R.H. the Grand Duke
Thierry Van Werveke square - 3475 Dudelange
17:42
Show ‘Dudelange, a town on the move’
Thierry Van Werveke square - 3475 Dudelange
A dynamic and inclusive walking choreography depicts the South of Luxembourg as well as a progressive and booming city.
The town of Dudelange offers a dynamic and inclusive street performance that combines dance, acrobatics, freerunning, percussion instruments, circus arts, different styles of music and spoken word, involving an impressive number of artists from Luxembourg and elsewhere.
Estimated duration of the visit: 55 minutes
18:35
The festivities continue
Thierry Van Werveke square- 3475 Dudelange
Always in high spirits, enjoy concerts organised throughout the evening on the main stage and at the ‘Kantin’.
Below you will find information about the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess' visit to Dudelange, as well as the programme of festivities organised in the municipality. The schedule is subject to change. 4 11:00 Grand Ducal aperitif Am Duerf square...
www.trounwiessel.lu
The street performance certainly sounds interesting.
By the way, the performing artists featured in today’s performances are listed on the Trounwiessel website linked above.
... Stephane Bern. No luxembourg party is complete without him. But the question now is, was he able to bring Bettel and MT together 
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