Saint of the Gypsies, Saintes Maries de la mer, Camargue, France

Gitan, Sinti and Manouche Roma pilgrims come to meet their beloved Saint Sara, the patron saint of the Gypsies, in her place in the crypt, black and full of soot from the candles around her statue.

Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer. Saint Sara, the patron saint of the gitans. Gypsies come from all over Europe to pay hommage to her during the 'pelerinage des gitans' the gypsy pilgrimmage. They camp around the seaside town for 2 weeks of the year, where they are tolerated by the locals. The carry Saint Sara and the Saintes Maries from the church to the seashore in two cermonies on the 24th and 25th of May every year.

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Gitan, Sinti and Manouche Roma pilgrims come to meet their beloved Saint Sara, the patron saint of the Gypsies, in her place in the crypt, black and full of soot from the candles around her statue. <br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer. Saint Sara, the patron saint of the gitans. Gypsies come from all over Europe to pay hommage to her during the 'pelerinage des gitans' the gypsy pilgrimmage. They camp around the seaside town for 2 weeks of the year, where they are tolerated by the locals. The carry Saint Sara and the Saintes Maries from the church to the seashore in two cermonies on the 24th and 25th of May every year.