Saintes Maries festival characters
37 images Created 22 Sep 2013
The Manouche family of Pepe LaFleur, who had more than 70 grand children, he was king of his clan. A devout pilgrim, charismatic character ever present at Saintes Maries de la Mer for the Gypsy Festival for decades. Pepe LaFleur always well dressed with flashy shirts, hats and heavy gold jewelery, living all year round in a beautiful and traditional wooden wagon a 'roulotte' with effigies of Saint Sara and lace curtains. He always carried the Manouche Gypsy Standard 'Le pelerinage des Gitans' to the sea with his cousins
Papa Jean Reyes, brother of the famous José Reyes father to the Gypsy KIngs. Papa Jean was uncle to the Gypsy Kings Reyes family, a snappy dresser always elegant and a hit with the women. Jesus and Marie, Gitan gypsies and devout followers of Saint Sara, and the market place and Mairie of Saintes Maries de la Mer. Manitas de Plata - Little hands of Silver - Ricardo Baliardo. Famous Gitan guitarist outside the church surounded by admirers at Saintes Maries de la Mer during the Gypsy pilgrimmage
Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer. The Gypsies, pilgrims and participants of the festival at Saintes Maries. The Gypsy festuval attracts many well known characters, both visiting Gypsies and locals all dressed up for the occasion. Everyone loves to dress up and are proud of their traditions and culture.
Papa Jean Reyes, brother of the famous José Reyes father to the Gypsy KIngs. Papa Jean was uncle to the Gypsy Kings Reyes family, a snappy dresser always elegant and a hit with the women. Jesus and Marie, Gitan gypsies and devout followers of Saint Sara, and the market place and Mairie of Saintes Maries de la Mer. Manitas de Plata - Little hands of Silver - Ricardo Baliardo. Famous Gitan guitarist outside the church surounded by admirers at Saintes Maries de la Mer during the Gypsy pilgrimmage
Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer. The Gypsies, pilgrims and participants of the festival at Saintes Maries. The Gypsy festuval attracts many well known characters, both visiting Gypsies and locals all dressed up for the occasion. Everyone loves to dress up and are proud of their traditions and culture.
