The Fete Votive in Uzes 2014 has come to a successful end. Although the weather could have been better for some of the events, the spirit of the crowd was hardly dampened.
Final days and nights of the annual festival were filled with the more bulls, horses, men and young boys and girls running through the streets.
While the opportunity for disaster was always possible with the huge animals galloping down the crowded road, it was amazing how there were no injuries to man or beast.
It makes me wonder about the running of the bulls in Pamplona. Is it tamer than we think? If so, would it draw the crowds?
Saying I was in the middle of the road waiting for the bulls to rush at me, it’s not a joke.
Guess it was fool’s luck that there wasn’t a wayward bull that pulled away from the herd.
Has this given me the courage for Pamplona next year?
Only time will tell.
It takes a whole village
During the Fete Votive there are activities that all the town’s people and visitors enjoy.
(The photos in this slide show courtesy of the town of Uzes website)
Memorable moments
Attending all the Fete Votive activities would have been difficult for anyone. I squeezed in.as many as possible. As you may recall, my top priority is to LEARN FRENCH by December. That means I have lessons almost everyday
That said, my favorite events were the crowd scenes — the running of the bulls, the parades, and the brass bands that appeared almost everywhere you’d go around the village.
Brass Bands on the sidewalks.
More brass bands in the street
People cheering the brass bands
Brass bands playing in your ear.
Brass bands heading for the watering hole.
The crowds
The flashback to early times in Uzes
The artists
The art
The little girl blowing bubbles
The welcomed cleanup
… and the best part?
It comes again next year!
Categories: Around France, Blog, Chapter 4: Life in France Part Two, Loving Art, Uzès
What a wonderful time!! But really, standing out, waiting for the bulls? I woulda been there with you, but standing in an alcove! 😜