Bulls, fire and masks
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Bulls, fire and masksSpain has a wide variety of popular traditions, in which people, bulls, fire, religion and masks are the main features to stand out.2019
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Bulls, fire and masksSpain has a wide variety of popular traditions, in which people, bulls, fire, religion and masks are the main features to stand out.2019
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In this photo taken on July 13, 2019, a flaming fake bull, "Toro de Fuego", through the streets of Pamplona during San Fermin Festival, Spain. Every year, thousands of people from around the world come to Pamplona to take part in San Fermin Festival.
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People dressed as "Diablos de Luzon" or Luzon Devil's take part in the carnival celebration of the small village of Luzon, Guadalajara Province, Spain, March 2, 2019. Revelers cover their faces in oil and soot, and carry bull horns to represent a devil. The first written reference document about this tradition is from 14th century, although it is thought the origin could be much older.
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A man dressing as “Diablos de Luzon” or Luzon Devil's take part in the carnival celebration of the small village of Luzon, Guadalajara Province, Spain, March 2, 2019. Revelers cover their faces in oil and soot, and carry bull horns to represent a devil. The first written reference document about this tradition is from 14th century, although it is thought the origin could be much older.
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Reveler dressed as “Mascaritas” take part in the carnival celebration of the small village of Luzon, Guadalajara Province, Spain, March 2, 2019. The “Diablos” cover their faces in oil and soot, and carry bull horns to represent a devil. The first written reference document about this tradition is from 14th century, although it is thought the origin could be much older.
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A man rides a horse through a bonfire during "Luminarias" in San Bartolome de Pinares, Spain, January 16, 2019. This tradition is in honor of Saint Antony the Abbot, the patron saint of animals. Riders want to purify their horses with the fire and smoke in the coming year.
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A member of the San Fermin Comparse talks with a bus driver of Pamplona, during the San Fermin Festival, July 13, 2019. Every year, thousands of people from around the world come to Pamplona, Spain, to take part in San Fermin Festival.
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A small replica of Catholic Saint San Fermin inside a store in Pamplona, Spain, July 14, 2019. Every year, thousands of people from around the world come to Pamplona, Spain, to take part in San Fermin Festival.
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A runner sprints in front of bulls during the Bull Carnival or "Carnaval del Toro", a traditional bullfight festival, in the village of Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, March 4, 2019.
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Granadino dissected, who died on February 2018 after a running of bulls, inside a shop of Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain. Photo taken on March 4, 2019, during the "Carnaval del Toro" or "Bull Carnival", a traditional bullfight festival.
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A participan jumps over a bonfire during the San Juan's Night in Alcobendas near Madrid, Spain, June 24, 2019. This night is the welcome to Summer. Many cities of Spain celebrate this ancient tradition of purification.
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A participan jumps over a bonfire during the San Juan's Night in Alcobendas near Madrid, Spain, June 24, 2019. This night is the welcome to Summer. Many cities of Spain celebrate this ancient tradition of purification.