Baby-jumping festival in Spain!
Brave babies undergo an aerial baptism by leaping Lucifers in this boisterous festival that could only be found in Spain.
Spanish medieval town of Castrillo De Murcia has held the for the festival of El Colacho since 1620. Known locally as “El Colacho” but internationally as “the baby jumping festival,” this Spanish ritual involves men dressed as the devil in red and yellow jumpsuits paired with modern running shoes, jumping over babies born during the twelve month period leading up to the event.
The festival traditionally takes place on the Sunday after Corpus Christi (usually in May or June), but this is Spain — festival dates can sometimes change at the whim of the town.
The Brotherhood of Santísimo Sacramento de Minerva is the mysterious black clad brotherhood that curates the event every year.
Despite religious roots, the festival is not officially sanctioned by the church, which is probably of little concern to the Spanish babies, who, if surveyed, might prefer a more traditional baptism.
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