May 8th is an important celebration in France, the end of World War II. This year, Arles held a Bal de la Paix (a Victory Ball) in the Place de la Republique, in front of the Hotel de Ville (City Hall).
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| Place de la Republique |
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| Hotel de Ville |
This celebration was largely for locals, but it featured American culture prominently. The festivities began when a bunch of WWII vintage jeeps and other vehicles drove up flying American flags.
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| Locals |
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| Army jeeps |
After a few speeches, the band started playing American swing music and 2 couples danced the swing on stage.
In honor of the war dead, I give you red poppies from the banks of the Rhone River.
I continue to hope for world peace.
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