JARRAMPLAS -EL PIORNAL-
Saint Sebastian Day was approaching and I did not have enough time to drive up to the city of San Sebastián -The Basque Country-. So, this year, instead of enjoying my beloved ‘Tamborrada‘, I decided to travel closer, to Piornal, in the Valle del Jerte (Extremadura), where the ‘JARRAMPLAS’ festival is celebrated on the same dates. Continue reading ‘JARRAMPLAS’, Piornal -Extremadura-
A mock military coup takes place in Ibi, Valencia region.
“Els Enfarinats”, in mock military dress and with their faces painted with colours, take over the streets. Armed with flour, eggs and firecrackers battle against the Opposition.
“Los Escobazos” Festival takes place on the 7th of December, the day preceding the Virgin Conception in which brooms take the leading role in this village in La Vera Valley. Continue reading “Los Escobazos” (The large brooms), Jarandilla de la Vera -Cáceres-
Wet, dirty, greasy or sticky, it doesn´t matter; quite the opposite, it looks as if this kind of festival attracts more and more visitors; and The Cascamorras is a good example of it.
From the 6th to the 9th of September
