San Juan's
night is full of bonfires, fireworks, music, dancing, and sardines. It's
the welcome to summer, and its celebration takes place during the shortest
night of the year.
Many towns,
cities or villages celebrate this first Summer Fiesta. All the celebrations
share some things in common, yet each also has its peculiarity.
Bonfires,
fire and water are the protagonists of the night. Men and women, young people
and children, all dedicate their days and afternoons to the preparation of
bonfires. According to tradition, if people jump three times over a bonfire on
San Juan's night, they will be cleansed and purified, and their problems burned
away.
It is the
night of San Juan, night of pagan and religious rites, magical night of the
summer solstice, where the fire and the water become protagonists, the fire as
a purifying element, the water to recover.
Certain
festivals seem to summarize life in Spain, with its love of having a good time
in the company of friends and loved ones. The Night of San Juan is definitely
one of these events. It is a celebration that is usually held on the beach with
roaring bonfires, drink, food, and friends. It is a memorable, almost surreal
scene and one that needs to be experienced.
I hope you can jump over the fire next year!!!
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