During the week of August 15th San Sebastián holds its Big Week, on which a broad range of events take place.
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The ‘Jaleo’, Island of Minorca
It is during the summer months when every town and village in Menorca celebrates their ‘fiesta’ popularly known as “Jaleo” (fuss), in which the stars are horses, mainly purebred Minorcan horses, which are of black coat, noble and energetic. Continue reading The ‘Jaleo’, Island of Minorca
“A Rapa Das Bestas” (2), Sabucedo -Pontevedra-
A post about “A Rapa Das Bestas” was written last year, so this time I am just posting a new video, hoping you get a better idea of the meaning of this traditional festival.
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The “Móndidas”, San Pedro Manrique -Soria-
The Day of the ‘Móndidas’ is the day of Saint John although the celebrations begin the day before.
A little bit of history
The origins of this celebration are unclear. Some say that this day commemorates the abolition of the Moorish requirement that 100 virgins be given every year as tribute from Christian Kingdoms in Iberia. Continue reading The “Móndidas”, San Pedro Manrique -Soria-