A long time ago, the Tarasque was a terrible monster terrorizing the people of Nerluc. Today, the Tarasque is a popular figure for the people of Southern France and Northern Spain along with being friend to all children.
Links:
Video of the Tarasque festival [in French]
Photo of La Tarasca by Chosovi
The Tarasque and the Tarascaires
Post card with a child dressed as St. Martha leading the Tarasque
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