Throwback to a nice holiday weekend in Pont-de-Salars
Saturday December 17the very nice show is La Cornemuse de Noël” by Mathieu Fantin, which was a great success with children and parents who came in large numbers to share this magical moment.
Following the show, the children also had the chance to take a photo with Father Christmas and receive chocolates, before rounding off this magnificent afternoon with a Christmas snack offered by the animation committee of Pont- de-Salars to the approximately 200 people present.
Sunday December 18 the Christmas market took place. On this occasion, nearly 40 local exhibitors were present in a warm and friendly atmosphere to offer many very varied products: arts and crafts, jewelry, fashion and accessories, local products, aperitif…
A good crowd fed the exhibitors’ stands throughout the duration of the market. The products were there, defined by the quality of the services offered.
Due to the football World Cup final and for those who allow it to take advantage of it, Santa Claus was initially scheduled for 4 p.m. but finally stopped at the village hall from 2 p.m. to the delight of the children .
This year, the usual competition organized by the Municipality was on the theme of postcards: “A Christmas 2022 in Pont-de-Salars”. Participating associations and collective establishments have shown a great deal of imagination to the delight of the public. Competition results:
- The most comical postcard: EHPAD la Résidence du Lac
- Favorite postcard: APEL Sainte Marie
- Postcard most in line with the theme: the association “L’heure de lire” (library).
Like every year, a big raffle was organized. 18 prizes were won during this raffle (2 menus at the starred Vieux Pont hotel in Belcastel, 2 menus at the “Les Voyageurs” and “L’Agapanthe” restaurants in Pont-de-Salars, 45 cinema tickets as well as many prizes generously donated by exhibitors.
Ceremony of vows and galettes des rois
The municipality of Pont-de-Salars thanks all the exhibitors and visitors for this magnificent day, and it takes the opportunity to invite the entire population to come together to exchange wishes for a happy new year 2023.
The ceremony will take place on Friday January 20 at the gymnasium, the population is invited to attend the presentation of it from 7:30 p.m., then this presentation will be followed by the ceremony of vows from 8 p.m. The elected officials of Pont-de-Salars are waiting for you to share a glass of friendship and galettes des rois.