Every year, on the 15th August, our village is host to one of the most traditional and colourful festivals. Every other year, it is supplemented by the inclusion of the musicians and dancers from the Célébrations Interculturelles de la Montagne à Evolène (CIME), which takes place in the few days leading up to this and concludes with a final Gala evening performance.
The main event starts with a procession of vintage cars. This is followed by people dressed in traditional costumes, demonstrating local dancing, music and crafts. This year it was interspersed with performers from Russia, Armenia, Ecuador, Italy and Montenegro.
As you can see from the photos below (the best ones of which were taken by my wife Jude, as marked), everyone had a fabulous time. And if you ever wondered where this utopia is that I live, but couldn’t be bothered to look it up, I’ve added a map at the end. 😊
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OH AMAZING!!!!!!
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Yes indeed, and I only have to wander down our road (maybe 2 mins max) and it’s all happening along the village street. I’m a very lucky boy! 🙂
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Vintage cars in Switzerland? I thought with all the strict emission laws they would be banned.
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They probably have exceptions for vehicles over 20 years old. But their emissions will be nothing compared to the smoke gushing out of some of the agricultural vehicles! 🙂
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Looks like a great festival. Thanks for the images.
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You’re welcome. I hope there wasn’t too many photos, but it was hard to miss some of the things out. I’m glad you enjoyed them anyway.
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You captured the moments.
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😊
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