Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Gypsy Pilgrimage

Over the weekend Roma Gypsies from across Europe flocked to the small fishing village of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in the Camargue region of Provence to worship their patron Saint, Sara with horse parades, dancing and music. Photos ©age fotostock/Robert Harding

Horse procession during the annual gipsy pilgrimage at Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

Statues being carried in the procession, Saintes-Marie-de-la-Mer

Procession seen from above at Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

Pilgrims pray in the church, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

Music during the gypsy procession

Pilgrims singing during the descent of relics, Les Saintes Maries de la Mer

Dancing at the annual pilgrimage

See more photos of the pilgrimage here