The Day of the ‘Móndidas’ is the day of Saint John although the celebrations begin the day before.
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-
Two different celebrations take place during the Festival of Saint John in San Pedro Manrique, Soria. The famous ‘Paso del Fuego’ (Firewalking) on the eve of Saint John and that known as ‘Las Móndidas‘, on the 24 th of June. Both of these festivals have been declared of National Tourist and Cultural Interest.
Continue reading Firewalking at Saint John´s Festival, San Pedro Manrique -Soria-
‘EL ROCIO’ PILGRIMAGE 07th-10th of JUNE 2019
The Rocío dates back to the 15th Century. It was then that a hunter discovered an image of the virgin in a tree trunk within Doñana Park. Continue reading EL ROCIO (II) -A brief history & ‘How to hallucinate without taking drugs’, El Rocío -Huelva-
In honour of Saint Mary Magdalene, the Whirling Stilt Dancers festival is celebrated in July. Although the main day is the 22nd, this “fiesta” last three days.
Besides, the Stilt Dancers appear again in May and September.
