What does Feria de Abril celebrate?

The event is called “La Feria de Sevilla” or “La Feria de Abril” literally meaning the Seville’s Fair or April Fair, and begun in 1847 as a cattle trading fair. Over the years Seville’s April Fair has become an internationally known celebration of flamenco, bullfighting and fun.

Why is Feria de Agosto celebrated?

Commemorates the taking of the city by the Catholic Monarchs (Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon) 18 August 1487 (five years before the completion of the Reconquista), at which time Málaga was incorporated into the Crown of Castile.

How much does La Feria de Abril cost?

The fair generally begins two weeks after the Semana Santa, or Easter Holy Week. The fair officially begins at midnight on Saturday, and runs seven days, ending on the following Saturday….Seville Fair.

What happens during Feria de Agosto?

Flamenco dancing and singing, the parade of Andalusian horses and horse-drawn carriages, fireworks, colourful paper lanterns, Sherry wine… Fair is tradition, commemoration, fair is to share good moments, fair is fun and joy. Pure joy by day in the city centre and by night at the fairground.

What do you wear to Feria de Abril?

During the day it is very common to see men at the Seville Fair wearing what’s called the traje corto (short jacket, tight trousers and boots) and a hat called cordobes, particularly those on horseback or driving carriages. Women on the other hand wear the traje de gitana or faralaes (typical flamenco style dress).

Why do people celebrate Feria de Malaga?

It started being celebrated in 1491, honouring the Reconquest of the city by Isabella and Ferdinand the 19th of August 1487. Before 1487, Malaga was a Muslim city that opposed harsh resistance to being conquered. Nowadays, Feria de Malaga is a huge event where you can feel the special atmosphere and vibes in the city.

What is the real Feria de Malaga?

The annual Malaga city fair in August is an exuberant week-long street party with plenty of flamenco and ‘fino’ (sherry). The fair commemorates the re-conquest of the city by Isabella and Ferdinand in 1487 and traditionally runs for a week from Saturday to Sunday (inclusive) over the third week in August.

How long does Feria de Abril last?

six days
The fair officially lasts for six days, starting at midnight on Monday when the alumbrado (the lighting inauguration) and the Pescaito (a dinner only for the casetas’ members in which they celebrate the beginning of the Feria) take place.

Why is Feria de Abril important?

Meant as a tribute of sorts to the arrival of spring, similar fairs are held all over the country during the early days of the blossoming season.

What is a Spanish Feria?

A feria (fair in English) is an annual local festival in Spain and southern France, characterized by bullfights, bull running in the streets, bodegas (outdoor bars or cellars with festive music) and bandas. The word festayre (from the Gascon hestaire) means ferias’ partiers.

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