Fête du Citron: Corso - Polynesia
During the nearly three week long Fête du Citron, there are three daytime Corsos (parades), two night-time Corsos and of course you can visit the Jardin Biovès to see the permanent displays, many of which we've already seen.
The Corsos consist of 10 chars (floats) made in the same way as the permanent displays - ie of lemons and oranges. They are each towed around the 3 kilometre route by a 4 x 4 vehicle. In addition to the floats, we'll be seeing 2000 musicians and dancers who have come from 20 different countries to perform.
In the top photograph you see some of the dancers preparing to perform. They are standing outside the beautiful English church in Menton which you can see if you click on the link. The small photograph shows the same beautiful girl performing later.
Below you see Polynesian musicians, followed by the dancers. The guys on the left holding stools follow them around as every few yards they stop, sit down and perform with their drums.
In the top photograph you see some of the dancers preparing to perform. They are standing outside the beautiful English church in Menton which you can see if you click on the link. The small photograph shows the same beautiful girl performing later.
Below you see Polynesian musicians, followed by the dancers. The guys on the left holding stools follow them around as every few yards they stop, sit down and perform with their drums.
Fabulous post Jilly!
ReplyDeleteI m going to add you in my list of favourite Daily City Blogs ;)
I meant City Daily Photos...dah!
ReplyDeleteWhat unusual costumes which first strikes me as Southwest Native American headdress and Hawaiian, Thai, or Bali sarongs. This must be a fantastic spectacle in the best sense of the word. Thanks for bringing this to us!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool. Must be really fun and exciting to be there.
ReplyDeleteLove all the colour. They must be freezing in South Pacific costume at 12degrees.
ReplyDeletela fete du citron atteind son sommet avec cette fete polynesienne, j'espere qu'il faisait chaud pour les danseurs/danseuses
ReplyDeleteoh la la! la la!
ReplyDeleteVery colorful!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, Jilly! They are looking right at you.
ReplyDeleteThe dancers must have been a tad cold...considering the warmly clad spectators.
These are beautiful children and their costumes are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOoh! These photos are amazing, Jilly. I went to Tahiti last year and saw some of these dancers in action - they are truly amazing.
ReplyDeleteGreat visual efect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a interesting and colourful event. You must have enjoyed yourself very much.
ReplyDeleteVery colorful and lively shots
ReplyDeleteWhat fun shots, Jilly! I feel as if I'm there enjoying the festival.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed this series, Jilly!
ReplyDeleteI noticed your comment on Brian's blog about the primaries and delegates and such. Don't feel bad. . .Most Americans don't understand how they work the stupid things, either. It's almost as bad as the Electoral College.
When I opened this post my eyes were fixated upon that young man (well really, I fixated on that glimpse of his butt cheek) standing in the centre of this photo.
ReplyDelete"Oh my," thought I, "I wonder what would happen if there was a gentle breeze that blew that yellow skirt up...is he wearing something under that outfit?" :-O