Before the TV and the internet, people used to gather in the evening for dinner to eat and socialize. They got to know each other and understand each other far better than we do today. They did not chat over Facebook or MSNmessenger to socialize; they met in person, talked face to face and shared their emotions. They sat after dinner, had a drink and listened to stories told by each other, next to a fireplace, which was the only entertainment you can watch. When living by the sea, such tales involved travel experiences of the ocean sailors, thus bringing the entire world into the village.

Our first trial of Fireplace Storytelling was real success! We enjoyed it! We applauded the good storytellers and had lots of fun!
We got some pictures and audio recordings to share with you on the website created for this activity: http://fireplacestories.com/

We have also created a special page on Facebook for this
http://www.facebook.com/pages/FireplaceStories/129783297130045

and a special group, totally dedicated for the cause
http://www.facebook.com/groups/220302618037816/

Please visit and enjoy! And let us do that StoryTelling again!
WHEN: Friday November 18, 2011
WHERE: By the Fireplace at the Hotel des 3 Couronnes
Rue d’Italie 49 – CH-1800 Vevey – Tel. +41 21 923 32 00
http://www.hoteltroiscouronnes.ch/
[email protected]

Here is where the hotel is
http://g.co/maps/r37pw

and here is a StreetView
http://g.co/maps/2qwts

The fireplace has been reserved from 20:00 onwards.

You may take part in this activity even if you simply wish to come and listen …

Your story should be in English. If by chance we happen to be all French speakers as well, you are OK to tell your story in French if you are happy to do so.


Invent yourself a new life, pick up a tale from your original region, describe an amazing travel experience, and make us laugh, cry or dream: tell us a story!

Text is inspired by Pierre's great idea here
http://www.glocals.com/things-to-do/lausanne/41144.htm

Should you have any question or feedback, feel free to drop me an email
marc.hammoud [at] gmail.com or call 079 664 35 21.

We are a very cheerful group of people ... but we are not anarchists.

Let us PLEASE be respectful of each other and play by the rules of the game:
• You cannot read a story. You have to tell us the story with your own words, emotions and soul!
• This is a limited place event. Please only RSVP if you are sure to show up.
• Please let me know if anybody is coming with you.
• If you are late, kindly send me an SMS to 079 664 35 21.
• We don’t share the bill. Everybody pays for his or her own food and drinks.
• You may leave any time you wish. We will all give you a big hug then!


PS. Please come well dressed. With your permission, we take pictures for future similar events and the hotel has a dress code.