Friday, April 11, 2008

Sevilla

It was only a quick stop in Sevilla. The city was celebrating the Feria de Abril (April Fair).

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Going to the Feria in a horse drawn carriage symbolizes a more prestigious family

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Crowds heading to the festival grounds

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But many people caused traffic jams at this main intersection by showing any kind of ID to get through

From this website: This celebration was created in the mid-19th century as an agricultural and cattle fair. Slowly it turned into a fair for the celebration of the Andalusian countryside within the city. For a several months Sevillians work to assemble an artificial city of canvass booths, lights and small lanterns. Then, during the celebration, the city's men flock to the event dressed in short jackets, boots and chaps, and the women wearing colorful dresses with ruffles.

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