Saint-pierre / Saint Peter (last)

After the mass , the statue of Saint Pierre will be put on a "pointu ".

Then , all the boats will sail as  a parade out of the harbour.

Flowers will be sent on the waves,

as a tribute to the lost ones .

During the mass , the "pointus" are waiting in the harbour.

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This post is dedicated to my beloved grand-father , 

who was a fisherman.

 

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 .

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