| CARNIVALS Battle of flowers carnival in Villefranche and fruit carnival in Menton, South of France. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6309 |
| Catalog #: | 98573 | |
| Clip Number: | 98573-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 36/17 | |
| Timecode: | 01:18:36 - 01:19:57 | |
| Location: | Menton and Villefranche-sur-Mer, France | |
| Year Shot: | 1936 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FESTIVALS: Carnivals FOOD: Fruit LOCATIONS/EUROPE: France, Riveria PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Aquatic | |
| Description: | "Carnivals - gay days and nights on the Riviera". Menton (aka Mentone) and Villefranche-sur-Mer, South of France, French Riviera. Various shots women in traditional costume singing folk song about fruit. They are accompanied by a folk band. They dance, each holds a basket of fruit. Various shots of large patterns made on park lawn from thousands of oranges and lemons. Various shots of 'battle of flowers'. People in boats decorated with flowers sail around harbour. More people on the quayside throw flowers at the boats. | |
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