What is Paso Del Fuego?On June 23, villagers in San Pedro
Manrique walk over the hot embers of a bonfire barefoot. Starting at
9 pm, two thousand kilos (4409 pounds) of oak are burned, then at
11:30pm they are spread into an even layer where locals can
precariously take the walk across them. There are normally about 10
to 12 villagers who choose to walk across, and usually carry another
person on their back to prevent burning. Along with the fire-walkers,
there are also women dressed in white with wicker baskets carrying
long breadsticks. These women are said to represent the ancient
priestesses of the Celtiberian tribes.Need to KnowPaso Del Fuego takes
place in chapel Virgen de la Peña, outside the city of Soria in
northern Spain. It would be best to rent a car to get to the festival,
as buses outside the city are limited. Did you Know Tradition says
that those who walk on the coals achieve immortality and only the
locals don't get burnt!For more information on this unique event,
click on the link we've provided on the left.
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