In Okene, during ritual outings, two processions briefly confront each other, striking one another symbolically with palm fronds and reeds under the supervision of traditional authorities. This codified confrontation, with no intent to cause injury, aims to channel collective tensions and reaffirm social order within the community. It is forbidden to women, foreigners, and photographers.…
Located on the largest island of the Galápagos, the town of Puerto Villamil is very small. Its streets are real sandy tracks where children play. August 2021. Située sur la plus grande île des Galapagos, la ville de Puerto Villamil est toute petite. Ses rues sont de véritables pistes de sable, sur lesquelles jouent les…
During the traditional San Roque festivities, young girls prepare to take their places on the floats for Alicante’s Battle of the Flowers. Throughout the evening, they will throw carnations toward the crowd. August 2015. Lors des fêtes traditionnelles de San Roque, des jeunes filles se préparent à monter sur les chars de la bataille des…
Spring will soon be back and the cherry trees will blossom. February 2012. Le printemps sera bientôt de retour et les cerisiers refleuriront. Février 2012.
A little girl is having fun in one of the Villa Noailles’ temporary design exhibitions. Villa Noailles is an early modernist house, built by architect Robert Mallet-Stevens for art patrons Charles and Marie-Laure de Noailles, in 1927. July 2024. Une petite fille s’amuse dans une des expositions temporaire de design de la Villa Noailles. La…
It is the Sunday morning High Mass at Saint Peter’s Cathedral in Poitiers. The altar servers enter in procession, preceding the members of the clergy. November 2025. C’est la grand messe du dimanche matin dans la cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Poitiers. Les enfants de choeur entrent en procession, précédant les membres du clergé. Novembre 2025.
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