Carnival at Aguilas (Murcia, Spain) - 20 February 2007

Yesterday evening I went with a group of people to the Carnival at Aguilas; it is the most important 'carnaval' in Murcia province and is one of the more important pageants of this kind in Spain. Overall it was a very enjoyable evening, except for the fact that it started drizzling rain just before the parade began and the rain continued (and strengthened a little) throughout the evening, which was in any case already quite cool. However, glasses of sangria and a few creamy coffees laced with Cointreau kept my spirits up!

Carnaval de Aguilas, 20 FEB 2007 The parade begins ... and continues in colourful style Male, and very 'butch', ballerinas A 'scary' wolf! Decidedly dodgy-looking cops! The 'moonie-boot' dancers' float... Another colourful and lively group! A 'cute' orange-clad male dancer! (in the style of Tottyland) Bill in his silly Carnival hat! Pretend money handed out by the gent on the 'banknote' Click here to see larger images.