[En images] A nice Christmas market in Les Mées
In the shadow of the penitents, the village of Mées (Alpes de Haute Provence) lived his market of Christmas with a beautiful richness.
Organized by the festival committee, and the rural home which offered the afternoon snack to the children, no one was missing. First, Santa Claus himself, who had his photo taken with all the children and carried them away in his coach, not in the clouds, but just for a little tour of the square.
The formation Méphisto Events provided the musical part, an outdoor concert, while walking, the performance was provoked. Karine as a mother Christmas attractive and guy did the job.
The organizers had offered the locations. And as usual, we found what was best in terms of gifts, local products, to taste or sip in moderation.
What would a market of this type be without its hot chestnuts and wine to warm a frozen, a carriage ride or donkey ride? The children did not resist it.
Then the mayor Gérard Paul preceded this small world to go in procession towards the mailbox of the old bearded man, located on the Place de la République. After opening it, he took out piles of letters that he personally delivered to the real Santa Claus who was there.
The day ended with a fire show and a torchlight retreat to the crib.
For committee chair Alice Sarafian, it was a “phew” relaxation, because apart from a few delays, everything went well. She congratulated herself on this associative and municipal partnership. She wanted to thank the volunteers and all those involved in this successful event.
Jean BANNER