Europez-vous!
 
May 9th is the official date marking the beginning of the European Union and there were celebrations all over Europe to commemorate it.  Even Lauzerte joined in, thanks to the efforts of the newly-formed association Vivre Ensemble en Quercy.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
They advertized all over the town and region  with  a program that promised something for everyone.  Tickets were cheap....
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
.....the tombola prizes numerous...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
..and the food samples from every member state of the EU
delicious.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
There was even entertainment, including a choir...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
and a “Punch and Judy” puppet show that even attracted Bosco’s attention.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Some serious discussion about the EU took place but there was mostly the opportunity to have a good time.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
It was a great inaugural effort that drew both Europeans and non-Europeans alike and we look forward to it becoming an annual event.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Orr d’oeuvres
Monday, May 11, 2009