Holy Week Celebrations
In Murcia City, during the commemoration of the Holy Week (usually in March), Salzillo sculptures, carried over men s shoulders, are showed off through the streets of Murcia . Francisco Salzillo is such a celebrated sculptor that Murcia City even has a museum that is dedicated to his works. He has been known for his figures of wooden polychromed bodies of angels and other biblical personalities.
Fiestas De Primavera
The Feria de Primavera (or Fiestas de Primavera) launches on Easter Sunday with the proclamation of the " Bando de la Huerta. " This is a fun to watch occasion in Murcia, and its full blown celebration happens on the first Tuesday after Holy Week. There are parades of people who dance in the streets in colorful Murcia costumes. Even the spectators should be dressed in traditional Murcia costumes if they do not want to be left out during this day. As the streets are full of people from all over the world, a merry ambience is truly felt everywhere. No need to walk further for booze, as there are vendors at the length of the streets that sell alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Other activities during this week-long feast are the Battle of Flowers and Dance , Burial of the Sardira , bullfights , and folkloric events.
Battle Of The Flowers
Battle of the Flowers happens on the last Friday of August to welcome the Feria de Septiembre . During this event, several floats that are beautifully ornamented with flowers are on parade.
Carthagineses Y Romanos
Carthagineses y Romanos is a lively festival observed in Cartagena . The historical times of Cartagena is well simulated by the locals with the full-sized camp and the realistic portrayal of the battles during the 2 nd Punic War which happened several centuries ago. Not to be missed are the colorful street parades, lively musical events, and the spectacular fireworks display.
Para ir al final del texto que ya está como nuevo párrafo: Festivals of Spain are famous throughout the World – Las Fallas of Valencia (so too their famous Tomatina – a gigantic street tomato fight!), La Feria de Abril in Andalucia and the famous La Rioja Wine Festival to name but a few. The best part of all these festivals is that you can experience them all! In fact, with travel deals such as a Euro rail pass, you can even see festivals outside of Spain – the Cannes Film Festival maybe? Given that trains go from city to city – unlike planes flying to the outskirts of cities – time in your destination is maximum (necessary when you only plan to be there for a weekend). Furthermore, it is relatively cheap to upgrade to first class and so should you have work the Monday morning, after a heavy weekend of party and festival, you can travel in comfort home, resting, and be ready for the week ahead! There is so much life to these festivals that reading the reviews in the newspaper is nothing like experiencing it first hand – what are you waiting for?
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