The Burial of the Sardine in Murcia
The Burial of the Sardine in Murcia is a festivity that is celebrated in Murcia during the Spring Festival, whose main event is a parade of floats and men dressing in dresses that culminates with the burning of the sardine on the Saturday after Holy Week.The Burial recalls the old pagan myths. The fire has a cleansing function. It was declared by the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade of Spain as an International Tourist Interest.
