The Burial of the Sardine in Murcia (Spanish:Entierro de la Sardina en Murcia) is a festivity that is celebrated inMurcia,Spain during theSpring Festival (Spanish:Fiestas de Primavera de Murcia). Since 1851, the main event of the Spring Festival has been a parade of floats and men in dresses that culminates with the burning of the sardine on the Saturday afterHoly Week.The Burial recalls old pagan myths and the fire performs a cleansing function. It was declared aFiesta of International Tourist Interest by theMinistry of Industry, Tourism and Trade of Spain.[1]
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