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
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“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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Wine Horses (II) -Pony Race, Moors and Christians and Bath of the Cross of Caravaca-, Caravaca De La Cruz -Murcia-
Pony Race
Ponies also have their day in the festivities of Caravaca de la Cruz. Although they were taking part in the Wine Horses celebrations since the 1970s, it was not until the year 2005 that they got their own parade. Continue reading Wine Horses (II) -Pony Race, Moors and Christians and Bath of the Cross of Caravaca-, Caravaca De La Cruz -Murcia-
The Cascamorras, Baza & Guadix -Granada-
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