

On December 5, 2026 in Cavaillon, discover an ethnological conference on beer, a universal drink between cultures, rites, gastronomy and tasting.
Espace Léon Colombier, rue Raspail., 84300, Cavaillon
Saturday 5 December 2026 between 11 am and 12 pm.
On December 5 in Cavaillon, the conference “It's no trifling matter! ” offers an ethnological encounter around beer, a universal drink that crosses ages, cultures, festivals and rituals.

Across ages and cultures, beer is an almost universal drink. This conference proposes to approach it from an ethnological angle, beyond its simple dimension as a drink.
Festive, gastronomic or even ritual depending on the context, it tells a lot about societies, uses and ways of sharing.
A meeting to take another look at a familiar product, often associated with conviviality, but rich in cultural meanings.
Present in many societies, beer makes it possible to observe various practices and traditions.
Depending on the context, it can accompany celebrations, gastronomy or even certain rituals.
The conference ends with a beer tasting, to extend the exchange in a friendly way.
With “It's not a trifling matter! ”, the encounter invites you to discover how a very familiar drink can become an exciting cultural subject.
Beer is considered a social fact: it accompanies moments of life, collective practices and ways of building community.
The tasting offered at the end of the conference allows the meeting to end with a time of simple and friendly exchange.
Practical information on Conference: It's no trifling matter!
Opening times and periods
Saturday 5 December 2026 between 11 am and 12 pm.
Price(s)
Free of charge.
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