Sometime long ago in Sevilla they started having a horse show every spring. People would come out into the street and enjoy themselves. Today it has transformed into a week-long party that people from all over Spain and all of Europe come to celebrate! The horse history remains-- horseowners dress up in their finest and ride through the streets of Feria, either solo or in fancy carriages. Families/ groups of friends own "casetas," which are basically tents where they eat and dance the night away. They are private and have bathrooms, wood floors, bars... the whole nine yards. The "uniform" of Feria is suits with flat hats for the boys and beautiful ruffled dresses for the girls. And by boys and girls I mean everyone from age 1 to 91! There's special food and drinks, music everywhere, and beautiful lights at night. Spaniards definitely know how to party!
Me next to the grand entrance to the fairgrounds
My Spanish sister Diana in her Feria dress. Beautiful!
A carriage driver taking a descanso
A shot into one of the huge casetas
A tiny caballero with his lady!
Proud horsemen
So many people!
You could win prizes such as a guitar or other toy... or a leg of ham. :) I'm not joking-- that's Spain for you!
Friends from the last night of Feria. Can you spot the American? haha
3 comments:
Lovely photos! Thank you for explaining the horse festival. I have never heard of it. Sounds amazing! I want to go!!!
Your Spanish sister is very pretty. I like her dress.
I LOVE YOU and will see you soon!
Awesome! Looks a lot more fun than our American festivals....
I wish I could win a leg of ham. I would eat the whole thing myself!
Can I wear a dress like that?! Mmm...spaniards. Hahaha. Fun, fun, fun Alyssa.
But come home already!
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