Corpus Christi... and the "feria"!

Corpus Christi is a Catholic holiday celebrated in honor of the Sacrament of the Eucharist; that is, when the bread and wine are blessed. This act remembers the last meeting of Jesus and his disciples before being crucified. Every year the dates of its celebration change, since it is 60 days after Easter Sunday, following Holy Week on the lunar calendar.

Specifically, in Granada, the city dresses in its best clothes for this celebration. The streets are decorated with lights that illuminate at night, there are flamenco performances (at the fairgrounds and in the city center), and much more that we tell you in this post.

- Carocas: in the Plaza Bibrrambla there are canvases by different local artists that satirize and tell with humor the most important events of the year. Previously, there is a contest in which the City Council selects twenty that will be displayed in the square.

- Corpus Christi Procession: as a good religious festival in Granada, a good procession cannot be missing. That of Corpus Christi worships the Most Holy Custody, an urn that protects the wafers of bread that are granted in the Eucharist, followed by a procession of civil and religious authorities, in addition to the typical mantillas.

- <strongLa Tarasca</strong: very popular parade whose main figure is Santa Marta killing the dragon. One of the most popular topics of conversation is which group Santa Marta is with that year, although she is not alone: she is accompanied by giants and big heads.

- Popular dances, especially Baile de la Reja, to which we already dedicated a post that you can read by clicking here.

And you can't miss… the "feria”! Tents, musical performances, attractions for the little ones (and not so little ones!), and of course the gastronomic offer that can be enjoyed in any of the bars or tents.