The COLLECTIVE

The Collectif is largely inspired by the wandering shows and festive rituals that preceded it.
Claude Alranq, the Calandreta dels Polinets and the Collectif Pebrin’ have all reminded to Tradition its share of the imaginary.
The Théâtre des Origines, by investing spectacularly the Temporadas spacetime from 2006 to 2014, gave everyone a chance to share in the creative dimension of the rituals.

To keep these popular celebrations alive in all their dimensions, whether secular or sacred, a collective has been formed to orchestrate the staging of theatrical, musical and ritualised festivities, strolling through the streets of the town.

The creation of seasonal festive rituals is a participative and collaborative process : it draws on the creative, imaginative, practical and organisational skills of each individual, according to their wishes and availability.
The pleasure of getting together, sharing and creating collectively – whatever your sex, age, beliefs, orientation… – by promoting the local heritage – tangible and, above all, intangible – and by drawing inspiration from its history and stories – past and present – leads the “ Temporadas ” to imagine an original, confident and truculent future, based on a shared commitment : living together !

Organised as an association under the law of 1901, the Collectif brings together all those who want to keep seasonal festive rituals alive,

– citizens-amateurs-volunteers and professionals in the performing arts, together with schoolchildren, patients from the day hospital, residents of the retirement home, cultural, social, heritage, festive and sporting associations, artists, shopkeepers, supporters… –

working for research, training, creation, transmission and maintenance of social links, making possible to recreate, year after year, immemorial and ever-renewed traditions that are part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Pézenas.