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Departure for Mass in the French Basque Country
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Departure for Mass in the French Basque Country
Departure for Mass in the French Basque Country, or Northern Basque Country - a region lying on the west of the French department of the Pyrenees-Atlantiques.
circa 1920s
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Media ID 20259857
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Basque Department Departure Farmer Grandfather Mass Oxen Pays Sunday Wagon Ox Cart Pyrenees Atlantiques
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Departure for Mass in the French Basque Country" is a captivating photograph that transports us back in time to the 1920s in the Northern Basque Country, a region nestled in the west of the French department of the Pyrenees-Atlantiques. This evocative image depicts the simple yet profound ritual of preparing for a Sunday Mass in a quaint Basque village or town. At the heart of the scene, a cross stands proudly atop the whitewashed walls of a small, stone church, its shadow stretching long and dark against the morning sun. The church, with its bell tower reaching towards the heavens, is a testament to the deep-rooted Catholic faith that has shaped the lives of the Basque people for centuries. A farmer and his grandson, dressed in traditional Basque attire, prepare to leave for the service. The farmer, his face weathered by the elements, hitches two strong oxen to an old hay cart or wagon. The young boy, curious and eager, looks on as his grandfather readies the oxen for the journey. The oxen, their powerful muscles rippling, seem to sense the importance of the occasion and stand obediently, their heavy breaths steaming in the crisp morning air. The scene is one of quiet reverence and anticipation, as the community gathers for the weekly gathering of faith, tradition, and unity. The simple yet profound beauty of this moment in time is captured perfectly in this timeless photograph, a poignant reminder of the enduring connection between the people, their land, and their faith in the Northern Basque Country.
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