Tuesday, December 15, 2009

fire run

Correfocs (meaning "fire run") are amongst the most striking of Catalonia's festive events: "devils" play with fire and with the people. These devils are not the incarnation of evil; they are sprightly and festive, dancing to the sound of the drums and the traditional gralla, while they set off their fireworks. Source + read more here. Another note here. They are fun to watch, but it is safe to  keep a  distance! This shot was also taken at the local festivities last Tuesday.



18 comments:

  1. Looks fun! I hope the devil doesn't look too scary. :P
    *stays far away from the fireworks*

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  2. The devils would be fun to watch. Lucky you for being able to be there. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. What a nice picture ! I would love to watch such devils too ! Today I'll go to the Brussels Christmas market, it is very big, over 2 km ! I hope to get some nice pictures because the weather for once is sunny but it is also very cold -4°C !

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  4. Wow how fun and those devils would be fun to see. Thanks for sharing this :)

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  5. I love this!!!!!

    My R T is posted...it's all about Pecan Toffee Bark today. Come over and I'll share a piece with you...

    HOMEMADE TOFFEE

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  6. Cool!

    Thanks for sharing the info about fire run.

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  7. Cool , fun to see :)!

    Thanks for Comment !!

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  8. This is really a nice capture of the event...

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  9. O festive devil,
    brandishing your wand of fire,
    come and dance with me!

    My Ruby Tuesday

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  10. Look at him with his little devil horns stickin' up there! What a cute shot! This was such a FUN event! I really wish I could have been there! Nice RT too!

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  11. I surely do like to watch those kind of show but take a good distance too hehe.


    My Ruby Tuesday

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  12. The Krampus, which looks like the devil, comes out just before Christmas in Europe, Mar. Is there any relation? Happy Ruby Tuesday! Thanks so much for participating! :)

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  13. Very interesting. I know nothing of those traditions.

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  14. That looks like a fun show! Thanks for sharing.

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  15. That looks like an amazing event to watch.

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  16. Cool catch!
    Looks most def. like lots of fun :D!

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