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The Costume Festival is a tradition that has become an art form. This festival can be said to have originated in 1903, at the initiative of Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Mistral (Proven\u00e7al poet, 1830\u20131914), when he created the Festo Vierginenco. All young girls were invited to a ribbon-and-costume ceremony, symbolizing their passage into adulthood. (Until the age of 15, they may wear only the so-called \u201cMireille\u201d costume.) Concerned about the future of the Arl\u00e9sienne costume, Mistral wanted to formalize the tradition and ensure that wearing the \u201clady\u2019s\u201d costume would be not only a symbol but also an honor and a special occasion. It was a stroke of genius! In 1903, 18 young women answered this call. By 1904, there were 350 of them, and the festival took root at the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Antique. Since then, several hundred young women have continued to parade through Arles and gather for a dazzling and rare finale at the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Antique. The young women who received their costumes and ribbons during the last \u201cFesto Vierginenco\u201d will also be presented at the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Antique. Every three years, on this day, the new Queen is crowned before the people of Provence; she delivers a speech in response to that of the outgoing Queen.<\/p>\n

Along with the Pegoulado, this is one of the most important moments in Proven\u00e7al culture.<\/p>\n

On the program:<\/p>\n

4:00 p.m. \u2013 Musical procession from Place de la R\u00e9publique to the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Antique.
\nParade route: Place de la R\u00e9publique \u2013 Rue de la R\u00e9publique \u2013 Rue Wilson \u2013 Boulevard des Lices.
\n5:00 p.m. \u2013 Costume Festival at the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Antique. Presentation and performance by traditional groups.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The most beautiful and richest costumes are on display on this day. 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