Shepherds' feast of Saint Roch and Farmers' Festival

They placed themselves under the protection of St. Roch who saved them from the plague. The capital of this society was made up of ewes whose fruit was milk and lambs. Today this association survives thanks to the donations collected during the feasts of St. Roch and St. Michael. Every year a couple of shepherds, the "prieurs" are called to prepare the feast according to tradition.
Programme :
Sunday:
09:30 am: parade in the streets of the village animated by the brass band "La jeunesse niçoise" and accordions.
10.00 am: Mass in the Collegiate Church of Our Lady of the Assumption with procession.
12.00 pm: Parade of sheep (Mr Viale's flock), followed by an aperitif offered under the marquee.
21h00 Ball organised by the Comité des Fêtes de Tende.
Monday :
10.00 am: Bowls competition at the bar "Le Colombier" in memory of Gustin Operto.

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