2. Qu’est-ce que c’est? Fête des Lumières Quand? – Du 8 au 11 décembre Où? – Lyon, Southeast France Qu’est-ce qu’on fait? – Different light decorations, e.g. fireworks, lightshows….

3. L’origine 1643 - Southern France was struck by plague Municipal councillor of Lyon promised to pay tribute to Virgin Mary if the town was spared

4. L’origine 1852 – it became a festival since the inauguration on 8th Dec. The Catholic church suggested lighting up the façade of their buildings “Vive Marie”

5. Célébration At the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière – The Basilica is lit up in different colours – une église--- a church

6. Célébration At the Place des Terreaux – Different light shows are performed each year – 2011: Les Quatre Chevaux (The Four Horses) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkPY9z9Cc 5c

7. Maintenant Now an international festival – 60 cities worldwide are invited to participate A new message: – Importance of energy(énergie) conservation – “We must light better while consuming less.”