This is a PAL format DVD. Will NOT play in the US and Canada. — The Provençal people share their unique and gregarious customs, traditions and legends, forged by centuries of history, superstition, mystery and religion. — Th... more »e Provençals demonstrate a great diversity and joie de vivre centred on friendship, fun, good wine and fine food. See colourful displays of the region's unique festivals, of myth and monsters, of na?ve religious art and sporting contests.
Christmas celebrations include the creation of clay santons, models of time-honoured characters used in exclusive nativity scenes. A vibrant production of the Pastorale each year helps keep the Provençal language alive.
Identity of the Provençal people
Sporting traditions of petanque and les joutes
Knights of the Order of Medusa
Knights of the Order of garlic
Christmas in Provence, the Provençal crèche and santons
The Pastorale performed in the Provençal language
Traditional shepherds and the transhumance
Ex-votos as thanks offerings in Provençal churches
Carnival of the Tarasque monster
Tartarin of Tarascon. Re-enactment of Alphonse Daudet's character
The origins of pastis and its manufacture
The fish markets of Marseille and an oursinade.« less