The Burial of the Sardine in Murcia
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The Burial of the Sardine 2015
The Burial of the Sardine in Murcia (Entierro de la Sardina en Murcia) is a festivity that is celebrated in Murcia (Spain) during the Spring Festival (Fiestas de Primavera de Murcia) , whose main event is a parade of floats that culminates with the burning of the sardine on the Saturday after Holy Week.The Burial recalls the old pagan myths. The fire has a cleansing function. It was declared by the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade of Spain as an International Tourist Interest.
References
External links
- El Entierro de la Sardina en Región de Murcia Digital
- Actualidad del Entierro de la Sardina en Especial Fiestas de Primaveras Del diario regional La Verdad
- Del diario digital laverdad.es
- http://www.regmurcia.com/servlet/s.Sl?sit=c,786,m,3094&r=ReP-19898-DETALLE_REPORTAJESPADRE
- Himno sardinero del Entierro de la Sardina de Murcia
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