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January 2020
Woof woof! Calling all dog lovers
Doggy people will love this dogfest open to pure-bred dogs, from chihuahuas to Great Danes, who will be judged according to recognised breed standards representing the ideal conformation and characteristics for that breed.
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Fête de l’Ours – Bear Festival, Arles-sur-Tech
Following ancient traditions, the bear festival of Arles sur Tech is acted out as a living theatre piece involving the public.
Find out more »Salon Senior (mais pas trop!)
Whether you're intending to age gracefully, or disgracefully, head to the Palais des Congrès for the Salon Senior to discover a huge range of activities, products and services designed to keep you young at heart.
Find out more »Fete de l’Ours – Bear Festival, Prats de Mollo
During February, two events traditionally take place at Prats, delighting all who attend, and causing visitors to return year after year: la fête de l'ours (the day of the bear) and ‘Carnaval'.
Find out more »Les Collections de Saint Cyprien
Saint Cyprien isn't all about the beach! Les Collections de Saint Cyprien have an impressive permanent exhibition and also showcases temporary exhibitions from unusual or unique artists.
Find out more »Carnival, Prats-de-Mollo
Dressed in white, covered in flour, and equipped with a lit candle, participants dance round in a circle and try to set the person in front alight! The 'le porteur du balai' is on hand to put any unfortunates out with his broom! ( Tio means log and is actually represented by a roll of paper stuck on the back of each dancer which is set alight rather than the whole person!!)
Find out more »CIRCUS FESTIVAL, FIGUERES
A fantastic variety of attractions, never before seen in Europe, from all over the world, will compete before an international jury of circus professionals (directors, artiste managers….). Amongst the competitors will be clowns, comedians, jugglers, acrobats, contortionists, cossacks, equestrian displays, high wire artistes and more!
Find out more »Fête de l’Ours – Bear Festival and Carnival, Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans
The Saint-Laurent bearfest is based around age old traditions. In the past, the young men of the mountain villages of the Pyrénées would attempt to capture a bear at this time of year, in order to prove their bravery!
Find out more »Argelès Carnival 2020
Feeling a bit off colour after the gloom of winter? The Argeles carnival promises to be a colourfest of warmth and fun, bringing you all the colour you need. Costumes, floats, confetti and popular tradition, role play and fancy dress, as the Argelès clubs and groups join together for an evening of fun and fantasy. Follow the Carnival King through the streets of the village - and watch him burn, taking with him all the evil spirits.
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