Espelette (France) (AFP)
Led by Brigitte Macron, the "first ladies" of leaders attending the summit of the G7 Biarritz (south-west) went on Sunday to explore the Basque culture in the picturesque village of Espelette, known for its pepper.
Far from the studious atmosphere of the summit, six wives of heads of state or government, including Melania Trump, attended a demonstration of Basque pelota and a concert of Basque songs before meeting locals and traders in the streets. d'Espelette, about thirty km from Biarritz, noted an AFP photographer.
They then went to Cambo-les-Bains to be welcomed by the Aurresku, a traditional dance, before visiting the Edmond Rostand museum, the author of the play "Cyrano de Bergerac".
For Brigitte Macron, it was about introducing his guests to "Basque culture and heritage" and "local initiatives in the area of protecting the oceans," said his entourage.
On Monday, the First Ladies will attend surfing demonstrations and rescue exercises at sea from Biarritz Beach. They will meet associations active in the protection of the oceans, one of the themes of the summit.
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