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ballets The repertoire of the folklore group “Les Sallereins” is composed of ten dances, which are partly based on the ancient traditions of La Salle, and partly on the history of the production of some typical products. One of the most important traditions of our country is called “Badoche”. During this feast, which is celebrated on the occasion of the patron saint, the “Badochers” (some young of the country) depending on their job and the place where they live invite the population to dance a piece called “danse de la Badoche”. The “danse des vignerons” (dance of vine-growers) is performed in honour of the ancient trade of wine-growers who, both in the past and nowadays, grow wines and produce a white wine which is considered the highest wine in Europe. According to the traditions the winegrowers pressed grapes in a “zanna” (a grapes vat) with the help of the characteristic “folliuei” (a long wooden stick) which are still used nowadays. Another dance which is inspired by the “Badoche” is the one called “danse de la pleuteui”. The main characters of this dance are married people. On the 24th of June Echarlod (a village of La Salle) celebrates its patron saint during which people perform the “dance de la Saint Jean”. The “dance de l’amitié” (dance of friendship) is characterized by the desire, the joy and the pleasure to stay all together. An ancient tradition tells that, once if a young living in another country wanted to marry a girl of La Salle he had to pawn a small wine cask, called “Barou”, to the young of La Salle. During the “fete du Barou” the newlyweds were celebrated with the “danse du Barou”. In case a young had refused to pawn the “Barou”, the other young with loud sounds of cowbells teased him. Remembering the wisdom and the goodness of grandparents, the group dedicates to them the “danse du grand-père” (dance of grandparents). In the ancient times, during the long winter evenings, people used to gather in a cattleshed where they listened to the legends told by the old and sometimes they danced on the notes of a harmonica or an accordion. The “waltz of triolet” recalls these typical music and dances. The ecclesiastic Don Domaine, who was native of La Salle, wrote two hymns called “Sola” and “sallereinze” consacrated to this beautiful alpine village. In the first hymn Don Domaine describes the natural beauties and the geographic position of the different villages, while in the second one he tells about the agricultural produces, the customs, the costumes without forgetting the emigrants who always keep La Salle in their hearts. |
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