An update of local news in the Pyrenees-Orientales
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Robert Hébras Lanois, the last survivor of the horrendous massacre of the village of Oradour, has died at the age of 97. (February 2023).
February and March see carnivals all over the P-O – fancy dress, street parades and fireworks, singing, dancing…..along with the symbolic burning of evil spirits. Carnival actually dates back to the ancient Greek spring festival in honour of Dionysus, the god of wine. It was a massive binge – a celebration of excess, and later the church, unable to suppress it, wisely adapted it instead to its own traditions
Carnival actually dates back to the ancient Greek spring festival in honour of Dionysus, the god of wine. It was a massive binge – a celebration of excess, and later the church, unable to suppress it, wisely adapted it instead to its own traditions.
An update of local news in the Pyrenees-Orientales
A little reminder that if you enjoy a stop-over in Paris on the drive down to the P-O, make sure you have your Crit’Air air quality sticker unless you want to risk a fine.
This poem is said to be the first Valentine written in any language. The spelling has been modernised. The translation is based on Charles d’Orleans’ own version.
There but for the grace of God …..There are several charitable organisations around the region who would be very happy to accept your donations, house clearances etc.
Looking for a Winter tonic? An easy and delicious recipe for rose hip syrup, which contains 20 times more vitamin C than oranges.