Madrid

Madrid

1. in all the parts of the country exist differents outfits

   • in Madrid the traditional outfit is the Chulapo and Chulapa
     • is most commonly worn during the San Isidro celebration in May.

2. Madrid gives the commemoration of the Passion and death of Jesus Christ much importance. the city stages other cultural events. Churches and basilicas schedule religious music concerts, the city's best restaurants and patisseries serve and sell typical Easter foods and goodies.

3. in the catholic religion

4. the carnival

   • The burial procession starts at San Antonio de la Florida Square, goes along the bridge across the river Manzanares and winds its way along Paseo del Comandante Fortea, Santa Comba Street, Doctor Casal Street and the M-30 underground passage.
   • Carnival is one of Madrid's liveliest celebrations. During five days, the city's parks and squares are populated by the most eye catching and original fancy dresses Carnival kicks off with a ceremony headed by a celebrity of Madrid's social and cultural life. Next come the parade, with a specific theme that sets the tone of the party.
   • Carnival is also celebrated with a grand ball and a fancy dress competition, held in the ballroom of the Circle of Fine Arts, where the parade of flamboyant, charming, elegant and imaginative costumes is to be seen.
   • Carnival celebrations draw to a close with the burial of the sardine, a tradition captured by Goya in one of his paintings. Fancy dresses are put away, fanfares fall silent and the humble fish is buried with honors to indicate that the time has come to get ready for Lent.
   • An impressive bonfire closes the ceremony, as if clearing off all evils and negative thoughts, ashes representing the happiness, peace and harmony

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