Bacchu-ber

Similar shows are performed on the Italian side of the Cottian Alps, notably in San Giorio, Fenestrelle and Giaglione villages.

The final form, called « la lève », is composed of a circle of dancers, one of them being at the centre, with the swords interlocked around his neck.

The performance is accompanied by a repetitive song consisting of meaningless "scat" syllables commonly called the "Dratanla".

The traditional clothing is composed of a white cotton bonnet with a knot under the chin, a shawl worn over a blouse and a dark grey skirt (with small Provence patterns) with an elastic around the waist.

Approximate current words of the song: The dance is usually performed twice on a lower wooden stage and lasts about 20 minutes.

Then dancers, singers and audience walk down the Bacchu-ber Street to reach the Jean Jaurès Square where the dance is performed a second time.