ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Les pêcheurs de perles

Okay kiddo, let me tell you about "Les Pêcheurs de Perles." It's a French phrase that means "The Pearl Fishers."

You know how people go fishing in the water to catch fish, right? Well, in this story, there are fishermen who dive into the water to find pearls. Pearls are shiny, round objects that come from inside of certain types of shells. They are rare and valuable, so the fishermen work really hard to find them.

But "Les Pêcheurs de Perles" isn't just about pearl fishing. It's actually an opera - which means it's a story that is sung instead of being spoken.

In the opera, the story is about two fishermen who are best friends. They made a promise to each other that they would never let a woman come between them. But when they both fall in love with the same woman, things get complicated!

The story is filled with beautiful music, colorful costumes, and lots of drama. It's been popular for a long time and people still enjoy watching it today.

So there you have it, kiddo. "Les Pêcheurs de Perles" is a story about pearl fishing and friendship, told through singing and acting in an opera.