Carnaval

Two days ago, Carnaval came back .

This year , we honor the 

King of Animals .

This fisherman has found his own way to take part to celebration .

 

Anniversary

 

It says :

50 years after their departure

on 1967 january 20th

Villefranche-sur-Mer remembers

 with emotion

the officers and sailors of the 6th fleet

Saint-Pierre / Saint Peter (3)

Every year , the boat of the poorest fisherman is sentenced:

The "pointu" will be burned at the end of the day.

Then , each of the fishermen of the harbour will give some money,

and all together , they'll buy a new boat for the man ,

so that he can go on earning his living in the best conditions.

 

Saint-Pierre / Saint Peter (2)

To decorate the "pointus"( as we call here the fishing small boats ) 

is an other part of the tradition.

 

Saint-Pierre / Saint Peter (1)

Even if the Mediterranean Sea seems quiet and calm , 

sailors always needed protection to be sure to get back to the harbour;

 Here in  Nice , fishermen 

are protected by Saint Pierre.

And since middle Age, each year , they thank their protector.

First , there's a mass, that takes place in the church of the port.

As a guard of honor , 

young people are dressed with historical costumes.

And this is our beloved "Capeline" , 

this special hat that women used to wear .

I'm linking this to

 WEEK-END REFLECTIONS AND STREET VIEWS.

 

Vive la France !

 

14 JUILLET !

                                            Bonne Fête à mon pays avec le Capricorne!

                                                             Happy Bastille Day !

Celebrating

Around 1950

(Probably in Oran , Algeria)

I'm surprised by the strange hats.

But I know they were all in the navy.

Flags for May,8th

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU !

 

First Sail

 

~   Happy New Year to you all !   ~