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Breton Pardon, Brittany, Northern France
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Breton Pardon, Brittany, Northern France
People taking part in the traditional Breton Pardon, Brittany, Northern France. It involves a procession through the streets on a saints day, carrying a statue and reliquary of the patron saint.
1922
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Banner Banners Bretagne Breton Brittany Catholicism Devotional Devout Parasols Pardon Patron Procession Reliquary Today Tradition Umbrellas Walk 1922 Racial
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of the traditional Breton Pardon procession in Northern France, Brittany, in the year 1922. The image portrays a diverse group of men and women, dressed in their finest traditional Breton attire, making their way through the streets on a saint's day. They carry a beautiful wooden statue and a reliquary of their patron saint, held aloft with great devotion and care. The women, some wearing parasols or umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun, walk with a sense of pride and reverence, while the men, their faces etched with determination, support the heavy weight of the statue. The crowd, a mix of racial types, represents the rich tapestry of the Breton community, united in their faith and traditions. The banners and decorations add a splash of color to the black-and-white image, transporting us back in time to the 1920s, an era of deep-rooted Christian and Roman Catholic customs and practices. This powerful photograph offers a glimpse into the past, reminding us of the enduring nature of traditions and the importance of community and faith in shaping our world.
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