The feast of St.John is a feast of fire. La Saint Jean d'été est une fête du feu. In Monaco they celebrate le "batafoegu" known as the "fire of joy" which is lit in front of the Palace every June 23 overseen by the Prince. En Principauté le "batafoegu" (feu de joie) est allumé le 23 juin au soir sur la place du Palais The local folklore group "La Palladienne de Monaco" consists of a local Monegasque dance group and mandolin orchestra.
The feast of St.John in Monaco is similar at "Confuegu" in december in city of Chiavari (Liguria),
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