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Mars-la-Tour. Residents rally to keep the Saint-Jean bonfire burning

Mars-la-Tour. Residents rally to keep the Saint-Jean bonfire burning

They want their village to be vibrant and want to perpetuate traditional festivals. A group of residents is mobilizing to ensure that the Saint John bonfires take place this year. A civic initiative for this small town that doesn't want the little flame to go out forever.
The Saint-Jean bonfire is a tradition in Mars-la-Tour. The residents form a collective
The Saint-Jean bonfire is a tradition in Mars-la-Tour. The residents form a collective "to ensure the village's life continues." Photo Archives Marianon Duchalet

"Having a village without major events, that's something I didn't want," Michel Seners, deputy mayor, states bluntly. "There's a community life in Mars-la-Tour, both cultural and sporting. Historically, clubs and associations would come together to have fun. But for some time now, I've felt it was running out of steam. Last year, we canceled due to terrible weather. That...

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