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Typically Spanish Features - Fiestas

A Rapa das Bestas

Fighting horses to the ground in Galicia, Spain

A Rapa das Bestas A Rapa das Bestas

Baby jumping in Burgos

One of Spain's most bizarre fiestas is part of Corpus Christi celebrations

Baby jumping in Burgos Baby jumping in Burgos

May 3, Day of the May Crosses celebrated in Spain

The city of Granada is at the centre of the celebrations

May 3, Day of the May Crosses celebrated in Spain May 3, Day of the May Crosses celebrated in Spain

Moors and Christians fiesta in Alcoy reaches its climax

Local residents consider the fiesta a symbol of coexistance

Moors and Christians fiesta in Alcoy reaches its climax Moors and Christians fiesta in Alcoy reaches its climax

Valencia chooses the falla which will not be burned

The public voted for 'Queridas Mascotas' by Federico Ferrer

Valencia chooses the falla which will not be burned Valencia chooses the falla which will not be burned

Grand Mascletà Napolitana – Fallas 2009

The Valencia Fallas take on an Italian style and move to the beach

Grand Mascletà Napolitana – Fallas 2009 Grand Mascletà Napolitana – Fallas 2009

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.

La Cridà 2009 - Opening Ceremony of Las Fallas La Cridà 2009 - Opening Ceremony of Las Fallas

Turkey thrown from church tower in Jaén fiesta

Animal protection organisations have protested against the event.

Turkey thrown from church tower in Jaén fiesta Turkey thrown from church tower in Jaén fiesta

The strange Spanish traditions on the day of San Antón

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The Mayor of Madrid, Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón, takes his dog to be blessed at the Madrid church of San Antón - Photo EFE
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

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Red underwear and little else in La Font de la Figuera - Photo 20minutos.es
The underwear must be red in La Font de la Figuera.


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 climax
Local residents consider the fiesta a symbol of coexistance

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

Grand Mascletà Napolitana – Fallas 2009
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 - Cómpeta
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 Antón
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.

Spanish lucky grapes turn 100 years old, according to some
The Spanish custom of eating 12 grapes at midnight New Year’s Eve, in time with the clock strikes, has only been followed for the past 100 years.