Foundation by Jean Roche of the traditional dancers and musicians group (8 people) : "Lo gars d'cheu nous"

The group changes its name to the " Bourrée Gannatoise " and takes part in the National Conference a Folklore held in Nevers.

Membership of CIOFF (International Council of Organisations for Folklore Festivals).

First three-day World Festival of Folklore in Gannat with folklore groups from Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Romania, Turkey. And representing France : Guadeloupe, Savoy and Normandy

The Festival now lasts 10 days and attach great importance to distant cultures.

Creation of the Association Nationale de Diffusion des Cultures Traditionnelles (National Association for the Dissemination of Traditional Cultures)

Creation of "La maison du Folklore", the association headquarters, in an old malt distillery premises

Information newsletter information: " La Gazette de l'Union "

Creation of a panel of experts for the folkore protection recommendation. Its president is Jean Roche, government expert.

Adoption by the UNESCO of the recommendation for traditional and folk culture protection. The association commited to apply it.

Implementation of the Programme " Mémoires en Bocage Bourbonnais " and the operation " Été des Cultures du Monde en Massif Central " (Summer of Cultures of the World in the Massif Central area).

Launching the "Fête du Chardon et des Plantes Piquantes" - Thistle and Prickly Plants Festival

All associations merged ("La Bourrée Gannatoise except)