But first the food. Paella was being prepared when we arrived at about 1.30pm, two large pans - by large I reckon over a metre diameter - olive wood burning underneath, 1 lady was preparing the roasted red peppers, the water and spices were heating with the rice, a sack of garlic was waiting to be added, bunches of flat leaf parsley were being chopped, and at the end......35 kilos of fish. She said they were catering for 400 people.
There were so many horses, all glossy and some with their manes plaited, couldn't get photos of all of them! But here are a few....
What wonderful ornate stirrups!
Waiting for the race..
After the service in the church, there are fireworks, then the procession goes through Yátor to la ermita de San Sebastian when there are more fireworks and that is where the statue stays until next year. The brass band plays somber music on the way up and happy music afterwards.
A little video for you to watch of the procession...
And something a little different! Lots of places celebrate San Sebastian and I saw this article in the Guardian newspaper, do take a look at the pictures ...I really do not envy the guy of this village!
Residents of Piornal, western Spain, celebrate Saint Sebastian’s Day by throwing turnips at a man dressed as the Jarramplas, a devil-like character who steals cows
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