Famous Spanish Festivals

Festival of Saint Anthony Abbot (January 17):

City of La Pueblade Mallorca. It originated before 1365 AD. On the day of the festival, huge beacons are lit in the middle of the streets. The famous "CancionersdelCamp" band sings to the rhythm of bamboo sticks and tambourines. The "Collade Demonis" dance group joins in the festivities with guitar playing and dancing. Young men and women dressed up in traditional costumes and danced, and a public blessing ceremony was held in front of the Saint Anthony altar.

Tamborrada (Drumming Festival) in San Sebastian (January 19 and 20): San Sebastian (Guipuzcoa province). On the evening of the 19th, groups of drummers parade around the city with the deafening sound of drums. In the morning of the following day, the "Tamborrada Infantil" (children's drum corps) is performed, and in the evening the patron saint of the city is celebrated.

Endiablada (Devil's Day) (February 3):

The city of Almonacid de Marquesado (in the province of Cuenca). Origins in prehistoric times. On the day of the festival, young boys from the city parade through the streets dressed as devils in brightly printed clothes and pants, with big cowbells around their waists and colorful paper hats or bishop's hats with high peaks; they perform a dance in the church and carry out the statue of San Blas and then continue the procession to the sound of the sound of the cowbells.

Festival of Santa Agueda (February 11):

City of Zamarramala (in the province of Segovia). Very early origins. The ladies of the prestigious prefects play a leading role in this religious celebration. Dressed in the magnificent robes of the twelfth century and carrying the scepter, a symbol of authority, they lead the procession of the Saint Agueda, a group of married women dressed in the traditional costumes of the farms, to the feast. The cleric is the only man at this feast. The festival ends with the Wheel Dance.

Carnival (February 15-25):

National. (better known for the festivals in Cadiz City and Santa CruzdeTenerife).

Cadiz: A lively procession; open competition for the best singer, the best comedian (which shows the sense of humor of the local people of Cadiz) and the best costume. There are also festivals and fireworks queens. The main attraction is the procession that takes place on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife: a replica of the original Carnival. It includes a parade of floats, street bands, comedy troupes, and folklore competitions. Charming island music spreads through the streets, creating a festive atmosphere.

The Barcelona-Sitges International Antique Car Rally (March 3):

Sitges (in the province of Barcelona). The main event of this festival is the driving of pre-190s vintage vehicles along a designated route. Drivers must wear clothing from that era. Not only Spanish racing groups participate, but also many French and Andorran groups***.

Festival of Magdalena (March 9-17):

Castellondela Plana. Third Sunday of Lent. Originated in the fifteenth century, since 1945 it has become widespread. The festivities begin with the lively "Pregon" wagon procession; they also include the "Romeriadeles Canyes" - a pilgrimage to the home of Saint Mary Magdalene; the "The Crucified ChristoftheMostPureBlood" nightly procession; and the bagpipe procession. procession; and a bagpipe procession. Colorful sequins and scepters were also seen everywhere. FallasdeSanJose (Fire Festival) (March 15-19):

Valencia. This festival has its origins in the Middle Ages, but it was not until the middle of the last century that it took on the characteristics that we see today. The festival represents the success of popular art, as the "Falla" monument and the "Ninot" figure in the festival successfully reflect the joyful and ironic spirit of the Valencians. A series of activities were organized to excite the local population and visitors from all over the world for two weeks. These include the "Crida", the ceremony in which the Queen of the Falla and the Mayor of the city of Torres de Serranost declare the beginning of the festival; the "CabalgatadelNinot", the "The Ninot Procession"; the night parade organized by the Council of the Falla; and the old royal families of the Valencian cities, who demonstrate their inherent customs. The "Falleras" also present flowers to "Our Lady of the Forsaken", the patron saint of the city, and the highlight is the lighting of the "Night of Fire". The highlight is the lighting of the "NightofFire", where all the "Fallas" - huge, eccentric cardboard figures erected in the streets - are burned in the fire, creating a special spectacle. The festival ends with a bullfight and various sports competitions.