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SUMMARY:Les feux de la Saint Jean
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nFête de la Saint Jean\n\n June is also  the milestone for moving out of lockdown\,  so the 2021 Fête de la Saint Jean is more relevant than ever. \nA symbol of peace and unity between the Catalan countries\, a flaming torch\, kept throughout the year at the Castilletin Perpignan\, is carried to the top of Canigou and used to light the bonfire which can be seen all over the Conflent. \nThis flame is then carried by volunteer runners\, from the summit to the villages of the department and beyond. \nAlthough the region was eager to perpetuate traditions last year\, the circumstances meant that only a symbolic celebration was able to take place\, with candles in windows and illuminations. \nThis year\, with the curfew pushed back to 11pm (from 9th June) and restaurants and bars able to serve\, socially-distanced celebrations are back on the agenda. \nThe traditional lighting up of the Castillet in Perpignan will also be broadcast live online\, if you feel safer keeping your distance. \nContact your local Office de Tourismeto find out what’s going on near you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/UglsYL4z6-w”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n© Rosie Dauve\nHerbs are traditionally an important part of the Feux de la Saint Jean as it is said that their curative powers are 100 times stronger on this particular evening. \nRosemary\, thyme\, verbena and other herbs are picked and made into bouquets and garlands. \nVerbena in particular is supposed to have mystical properties and act as an aphrodisiac\, whilst carlina (a type of thistle shaped like the sun) is also believed to have aphrodisiac qualities. \nIt is also nailed to the doors to protect from evil spirits and to prevent ‘mauvaises fées’ (bad fairies) from entering the house. \nCLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS IMPORTANT FESTIVAL IN THE CATALAN CALENDAR \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nPAST YEARS\nA selection of typical yearly events throughout the region on  23rd June….but anything (or nothing) could happen this year!  \nArgelès sur Mer \nMusic with cobla\nArrival of the Saint Jean flame with parade accompanied by the Gegants d’Argeles\, les Cantaïres\, le Foment de la Sardane and singers\nSardane\nFireworks\nBal \nBanyuls-sur-Mer \nParades and arrival of the flame\nBonfire and music on the beach\nSardanes sur la place Paul Reig \nCanet \nMusic and dancing\nArrival of the flame and dégustation (tasting)\nBal \nLe Boulou \nMusic and dancing\nArrival of the flame and dégustation (tasting) \nMaureillas-las-Illas \nMusic and fireworks at Prats de la Farga \nPort Vendres \nArrival of the flame\nSardane in place de l’Obélisque\nFireworks\, music and dancing \nPrats de Mollo \nMusic and bonfire in the square \nSaint Cyprien \nArrival of the flame\nSardanes\nGrillade (BBQ) \nThuir \nSardanes\nTastings of traditional Catalan food and wine \nVilleneuve de la Raho \nFireworks and bal on lakeside[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n\n	Related\n
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