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Easter in Spain
Hundreds of processions take place in Spain during the Holy Week. They are usually accompanied by mournful music and look quite serious. Believe me, it's no egg hunt!
However, the most curious sight are the pointy hats. They might easily remind you of the Ku Klu Klan, but apparently there's no connection whatsoever. The anonymous Spanish Easter processions seem to have somehow inspired the clothes of the movement though.
While the silky hoods might be somewhat scary, many people also dress in beautiful period costumes that are a delight to look at. Most processions take place in the evening, at candlelight, but there's plenty going on during the day as well.
However, the most curious sight are the pointy hats. They might easily remind you of the Ku Klu Klan, but apparently there's no connection whatsoever. The anonymous Spanish Easter processions seem to have somehow inspired the clothes of the movement though.
While the silky hoods might be somewhat scary, many people also dress in beautiful period costumes that are a delight to look at. Most processions take place in the evening, at candlelight, but there's plenty going on during the day as well.
All the below photos were taken in Valencia, Spain, where the Sailor's Holy Week is quite an big thing.
- We Were Right...
This is a very quiet peaceful spot to hang out for a few days. That could change today and tomorrow as they fill the big hot springs pool, but even if it does get a little busy, it won't bother us. We enjoy seeing people out having fun. It turns out...
- A Taste Of Spanish Wine
Spanish wines have always been a favourite with people travelling around Europe, and with good reason; they produce beautiful wines that are not only tasty and easily accessible, but are also much more affordable than similar wines from more-established...
- Happy Easter!
Well, Easter is a lot more fun with little kids about hunting for their Easter eggs! And sure enough, the Easter bunny came at some point overnight. Click here to read more......
- Las Fallas Festival, Valencia: Mascleta
Las Fallas or the Festival of Fire is held in Valencia, Spain every year from the 1st to the 19th of March. People hit the streets dressed up in traditional costumes, build a huge statue of Virgin Mary out of flowers and enormous fallas...
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The new high-speed train Madrid-ValenciaVisiting Madrid? Have you considered a day trip to Valencia too? Of course not; almost four hours by train one way barely leaves any time to visit the city. But that's about to change. On the 18th of December...