The Octopus's Funeral, Los Cancajos
The octopus's funeral processionMost places in Spain end Carnival with a mock funeral for a sardine. Los Cancajos decided to have a few carnival events this year, ending in an Octopus's funeral (just for a change).
Close up of the octopusBut the weather was terrible, and they postponed it for two weeks. And when the new date came around, there weather was terrible again, and they had to postpone it again!
The percussion bandThird time lucky - the funeral went ahead last night. A percussion band (a batucada) provided the music.
The Master of CeremoniesThe master of ceremonies, looked rather fine as he led the way, keeping the octopus and band together.
The octopus's cremation, Los Cancajos, Breña Baja, La PalmaThe procession went through the village and down to the beach, where they cremated it and let off the fireworks.
Fireworks at the octopus's funeral, Los Cancajos, Breña Baja, La PalmaWe left, just as the band was starting up for the public dance. It was great fun, and I'm sure they'll do it again next year.
The bandLabels: Breña Baja, Carnival, fiesta, La Palma, Los Cancajos
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posted by Sheila, Canary Islands @ 12:40
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