Grand Vidé of the Paris Tropical Carnival for Mid-Lent

In Martinique, « vidé » consists of following a group on foot.

And on this beautiful, sunny Sunday, March 30th, in early spring, thousands of people followed the parade organized by the Paris Tropical Carnival Federation, from Place Jean Ferrat to Porte de Pantin.

A wild, festive event that, on the occasion of Mid-Lent, brought together dancers from the Caribbean and tropical countries of South America, all adorned in flamboyant costumes.

Mid-Lent is a joyous traditional carnival celebration of French origin. It occurs halfway through Lent, that is, according to Christian tradition, on the twentieth of the forty days (Sundays and Mid-Lent not included) of fasting before Easter.

Although Mid-Lent is not a religious holiday per se, it is a very important period. It is a time of inner conversion where Christians, through the practice of fasting, prayer, and charity, are called to return to God and open themselves to others.

A quick technical reminder:
Lent began on March 5, Ash Wednesday, forty days before Easter.
Mid-Lent was on March 27.
On April 13, one week before Easter Sunday, Palm Sunday will take place, symbolizing both the triumphant welcome of Jesus in Jerusalem and the introduction to Holy Week, a period of deep spiritual reflection.
April 17 will mark the end of Lent with the commemoration of the Last Supper, Jesus’ last meal with his disciples.
On April 18, both Protestants and Catholics will remember Christ’s death on the cross. Finally, on April 20th, Easter Sunday will be an opportunity to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, the most important moment in Christianity, a religion that concerns more than two billion people worldwide.

This year, Orthodox, Protestants, and Catholics will celebrate this feast on the same day.

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