Saint-Jean-de-Lier’s Pentecost is synonymous to celebrations. However, because of the pandemic the two previous editions were cancelled. The hostel’s young residents were pleased that “we organized a petanque contest last summer and a mayade in May”. On May 14-21, the latter visited the village to distribute pastis to 170 homes and to present the program for 2022 Pentecost celebrations.
Celia Chagnaud was the president, Audrey Bahurley was treasurer, and Clement Chagnaud was secretary. They welcomed four new members to their group, which arranged four days of celebrations. Friday night, June 3, will be reserved for residents of the town. It will start at 7 p.m. and include the parade of youth centers, the handing of keys, and the wine, beer, and pizza evening.
Saturday, June 4, will begin at 10 a.m. The games reserved for the pitchouns will continue at 2 pm with the municipal petanque contest, and then at 8 pm with the country dinner hosted by Jean Mi Animation.
Sunday, June 5th, the Harmonie Montfortoise will perform at the 11 a.m. Mass, followed by a reception. The day will end with Les Poupons pouillonnais presenting their Basque strength show at five o’clock. Tapas and Karaoke will follow. The festivities will be ended by a communal belote competition on Monday, June 6, at 3:00 p.m.
