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Riding in the San Sebastian Romeria |
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Written by Tina Irving
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Sunday, 05 December 2010 21:40 |
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The three weekends following the Night of the Kings each village has its festival. On 20th January, the homaje is paid to San Sebastian, patron saint of Cómpeta. Festivities take place in the Barrio, the area near the park at the entrance to the village. The fair has been in existence for ten years, and keeps the tradition of enjoying free migas, sardines, salt cod and oranges, accompanied by Cómpeta wine. Food is followed by dancing, singing and the amazing ribbon race, which has to be seen to be believed. The procession returns to the Ermita accompanied by singing and fireworks.
The same weekend is San Anton, with the blessing of the animals, and the next two consecutive weekends Salares and Archez. This year it snowed on the day which should have been the Salares fair, so it was postponed until 5th February.
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Last Updated on Monday, 06 December 2010 14:41 |
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