Dance of the Mad Ones 2010 in Cordoba
Taking place on 28th December, in a small village called Fuente Carreteros near Cordoba, an interesting event is going to take place: the Dance of the Mad Ones, or Baile de Los Locos.
The day of 28th December is also the Spanish equivalent to Aprils Fool's Day and is called Día de los Inocentes, perfectly fitting the amazing and funny dance with swords. The village of Fuente Carreteros is about 55 km away from Cordoba and therefore suitable for a day tour from Cordoba to the Dance of the Mad Ones. Booking Cordoba Hotels in advance is therefore recommended to better organize your stay and tour to the Dance of the Mad Ones in Fuente Carreteros.
The number 6 is what an important element of this exciting event in Spain 2010, as there are 6 dancers with swords, six drummers and the beginning and end of the dances are indicated by shooting 6 shots into the air. The Dance of the Mad Ones in Cordoba consists of three different dances, each dedicated to Mary. Impressing and astonishing, this event captures the eyes of the visitors with ease and makes you retreat to your hotel in Cordoba pleased and satisfied, having enjoyed a wonderful dance and cultural tradition in Spain.
Usually the Dance of the Mad Ones 2010 in Fuente Carreteros is followed by another dance event: El Danza del Oso, or Dance of the Bear. During this dance, one inhabitant of the city is chosen to be dressed up as a bear, with the help of a detailed costume. Another chosen inhabitant then chases after the "bear" along the streets of Fuente Carreteros. This funny event is a must see during your holidays in Spain, so prepare your stay in one of the Cordoba hotels and a tour!
But the small village is not the only one celebrating the Dance of the Mad Ones 2010 on 28th December, there are different villages as well and each of them will give you a wonderful time during your holidays in Spain. In whole Andalusia this tradition is celebrated, as well as in other regions of Spain are celebrations for the Dia de los Santos Inocentes, or April Fools' Day.
If you want to experience a wonderful event in Spain in winter, why don't you book your hotel in Cordoba and spend a day in Fuente Carreteros to witness the Dance of the Mad Ones 2010?
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