A file on 70 years of festivals and ferias with their cultural traditions by city, the release of bulls in the streets, portraits of organizers, volunteers and partygoers in full activity
Inspired by the Pamplona festivities, the Bayonne festivities have been a tradition since 1932. Among the most popular events are the Landes cow races, which opened in 1947. The cowlings are released in the streets of Bayonne, among the inhabitants... The commentary describes the course of the race, while the images show a cowherd rushing into the crowd, the spectators and a wounded man.
Like every first weekend of August, the Bayonne festivities are in full swing. Traditional Basque dances, bandas and concerts take place in the streets of the city. The start of the festivities is launched by the mayor, André Dassary, on the Place de la Liberté, from the balcony of the town hall.
The second day of the great Dax festivities with its bullfight and its star bullfighter Manuel BENITEZ "El Cordobés". The Prefect BURGALAT and Pierre PERRET in the stands attended this event.
Report on the festive atmosphere in the streets of Bayonne for the opening of the city’s festivities. Comedian Didier BOURDON and animator Isabelle QUENIN inaugurated the festivities by launching the keys of the city from the balcony of the city hall. Interview of Henri LAUQUE, Didier BOURDON and microtrottoir de fêtards.
First day of the Dax Ferias with Philippe ADRILLON, judicial officer and president of the municipal Festival Council during the Feria. The report consists of factual images of the various animations and an interview with Philippe ADRILLON.
Report that offers a quick presentation of the atmosphere in the streets of Mont-de-Marsan during the celebrations of the Madeleine whose kick-off is given by a traditional release of pigeons. Bandas, comedy shows and parades are at the rendezvous. Comment on illustration images.
Report at the Nîmes fair which is becoming more and more successful. One million people gather in the city to party. Gourmet and festive atmosphere in the streets of the city and numerous interviews of young people and party-goers in the bodegas that testify to their enthusiasm.
After five days of feria, comes the time of the balance sheet. Apparently, it turns out to be satisfactory in terms of attendance, especially foreign. City Hall records fewer accidents and assaults than last year, one gunshot wound all the same. Collection of impressions of the inhabitants and merchants who participated in the fair.