Typically Spanish Features - Fiestas


La Danza de los Zancosvideo
A dancing fiesta on July 22

A Rapa das Bestas
Fighting horses to the ground in Galicia, Spain

Baby jumping in Burgos
One of Spain's most bizarre fiestas is part of Corpus Christi celebrations

May 3, Day of the May Crosses celebrated in Spain
The city of Granada is at the centre of the celebrations

Moors and Christians fiesta in Alcoy reaches its climaxvideo
Local residents consider the fiesta a symbol of coexistance

Valencia chooses the falla which will not be burnedvideo
The public voted for 'Queridas Mascotas' by Federico Ferrer

Grand Mascletà Napolitana – Fallas 2009video
The Valencia Fallas take on an Italian style and move to the beach

La Cridà 2009 - Opening Ceremony of Las Fallas
On February 22nd, Las Fallas was officially opened at La Cridà — a huge annual spectacle which takes place on the last Sunday of the month.

Turkey thrown from church tower in Jaén fiesta
Animal protection organisations have protested against the event.

Feria del Barrio - Cómpetavideo
In spite of the wet weather yesterday, the intrepid Cómpeteños paid homage to their patron saint, San Sebastian.

The strange Spanish traditions on the day of San Antónvideo
The Patron Saint of Animals sees many people queueing to bless their pets in Madrid, while in Mijas women throw stones at the genitals of the Saint.

Spaniards see in the New Year running the streets in their underwear
The underwear must be red in La Font de la Figuera.