In the great tradition of the popular festivals that have set the city in the hive of activity, Marseille celebrates the Street Arts. It is at the edge of the water, Aux Quais du Large, on the J4, that this unique show around the harbour memory is organized. Marseille, a crossroads of exchanges and cultures, has often been the first port to discover, by sea, species, scents and unfamiliar tastes.
Marseille has always received animals on its land before their transit to French or European zoos. Whether they came from Asia, Africa or the East, these sea travelers met their Provençal cousins one day.
To recreate this picture, 1,000 primary school children in Marseille sing a unique dialogue.
Two majestic scenes will face each other on 5 levels. Inspired by the Fables of La Fontaine, cicadas and ants will dialog with lions, penguins, giraffes and other elephants…
