On my way to the procession Monday (click
here and
here), I spotted a couple of spectators decked out for the occasion. She would have fit right in, but his get-up was a bit unusual. He wore a suit. That in itself was not so very unusual; there were a number of men in suits in the procession.
But none of those suits were tiger-patterned silk. The guy's hair was expensively streaked to match (or maybe he wore the suit to coordinate with his expensively streaked hair). A very
special look for the Día De Nuestra Señora Del Rosario.
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A SLINKY SILK JACKET AND TROUSERS TO MATCH.
(I DON'T THINK HE'S FROM AROUND HERE.) |
When I left home Monday morning, I wasn't exactly sure of the procession's course. All I knew was that it left from the church, Nuestra Señora del Rosario, on the Plaza de la Constitución. So I headed in that direction, knowing that streets would be blocked off to cars wherever the procession would go. I arrived at the perfect time, just as the procession began to turn the corner from the plaza. Having arrived at the last minute, I was lucky to find a spot. And it turned out to be a great spot. As the parade passed, the participants would step into a splash of bright sunlight. It made it look like many of my subjects were spot-lit
(as you might have noticed in the first post). Note: If a photo is followed by
(CLICK), well then
click...
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| THE STREET ALONGSIDE THE CHURCH JUST AS THE PROCESSION BEGAN. (CLICK) |
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| CUTE KIDS. (EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE ABOUT TO SPREAD "THE WORD.") |
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| GETTING MORE CARDS TO DISTRIBUTE. (CLICK) |
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| LA VIRGEN DEL ROSARIO AFTER ROUNDING THE CORNER FROM THE CHURCH. (CLICK) |
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| A FUN GROUP. (CLICK) |
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| DETAIL OF ONE CORNER OF THE PASO (FLOAT). |
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| BEHIND THE CHURCH AND PLAZA DE LA CONSTITUCIÓN. (CLICK) |
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| AFTER THE PROCESSION, THE FRONT OF THE CHURCH ON THE PLAZA. |
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| BANNERS OVER PLAZA DE LA CONSTITUCIÓN. (CLICK) |
And, of course there was music and dancing...
P.S.: I'm no better today, but no worse, than yesterday... Still some antibiotics to go... I don't care. This evening, we're heading to the fair!
Great pictures! I noticed that the men carrying the paso were on the outside, with the rails on their shoulders, rather than underneath with the weight on their backs. Seems like this approach would be easier on the men, with fewer abrasions. In addition, you get to see the men dressed up in their suits.
ReplyDeleteSorry you're not feeling much better. Wish the Emergency doctor would have found the virus; then you'd be a lot better by now. Hope you have fun at the fair.
Jo:
DeleteI don't know for certain the history of the different paso carrying style here. My guess is that because these pasos are somuch smaller than the ones in Sevilla, they don't require as many carriers or support underneath. Also, having the guys on the sides of the large pasos in Sevilla would mean they wouldn't fit down the width of some of the streets! The fair was a pleasure!
Your pictures are filled with so much color and pageantry. No wonder my favorite painters are all Spanish.
ReplyDeleteStephen:
DeleteWell, you would love the art museums of Málaga. I'll be doing on post one of these days on our first visit to one of those.
My first thought was 'Gosh that woman's coat is hideous.'
ReplyDeleteNow you say it was a man.
My thought stands.
Bob:
DeleteWell, whatever your reaction to the jacket, it would be that much stronger if you saw it with the pants!
I'm sorry that you are still not in top form. I agree with you though: go and enjoy yourself at the fair, it will take your mind off things. Will you wear a mantilla?
ReplyDeleteBye for now
Kirk
Kirk:
DeleteA mantilla really wouldn't have been appropriate... So, I wore a "fascinator"...
Hi Mitch:
ReplyDeleteI was just curious as to when the procession for San Geraldo will take place....lol
saludos,
raulito
Raulito:
DeleteThat only happens once every four years, on leap year. So, we won't see the next one until 2016.
Great 'report' Mitch! I am amazed by the detail of some of the dresses......this is really a big deal/occasion culturally. Looks like a lot of fun for all....even all those 'sardined' guys carrying that very heavy float!!
ReplyDeleteI a couple of days Mitch you will be back to yourself and will have forgotten all about this nasty virus.
Jim:
DeleteMany of the dresses are custom-made and, at times, never even worn the following year (have to follow those fashion trends).
As for the virus, as some people say, "From your mouth to god's ears!"
Well, I guess that we don't need to be worried about you missing out on the Sevilla parades-- holy cow, this is quite a spectacle!
ReplyDeleteJudeet:
DeleteThe only thing missing is the ability to walk out on my balcony (terrace) and watch the parades go by!
Those pasos look a lot easier to maneuver when the men are at the side instead of underneath.... not that either way looks very easy to me. Love the parades and festivities... and the dancing!
ReplyDeleteSharon:
DeleteI agree. Definitely easier from the sides (and with the ability to actually see where they're going).