14 May, 2014 @ 12:30
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Sevilla’s Feria de abril in May?

Sevilla Feria e

JUST two weeks after sombre Semana Santa the streets of Sevilla explode with music, dancing and colour.

Sevillaโ€™s week-long feria sees daily bullfights, parades of horses and carriages, and some serious eating, drinking and socialising.

But going against tradition, Sevillaโ€™s fabled Feria de Abril (April Fair) had to be held in May this year due to the late Easter.

Sevilla-based photographer Manny Rocca told the Olive Press: โ€œThis yearโ€™s feria is the latest in May that itโ€™s ever been.

โ€œIt makes it very difficult because itโ€™s so hot, and the locals donโ€™t like it because it breaks with tradition.โ€

But even so the feria โ€“ which dates back to 1846 – was as successful as ever, with the Calle del Infierno (Hell Street) crammed with colourfully-costumed partygoers.

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Imogen Calderwood

Imogen Calderwood

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