Customs and traditions of lucena (1)

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  1. 1. Customs and traditions of Lucena
  2. 2. Christmas During christmas, all our streets are decorated. A large portal of Bethlehem is installed in the central square.
  3. 3. 5th of January Children look forward to the parade of the three kings. It is a magical night.
  4. 4. Carnival
  5. 5. Holly week, Semana Santa A representation of the life of Jesus is shown in the street with flowers, candles, and a float.
  6. 6. It is the most important tradition in Lucena.
  7. 7. The weekend of the first Sunday in May is the festivity of the Virgin of Araceli. There is a procession with the image, fireworks and a small fair. FIESTAS ARACELITANAS
  8. 8. During these days, the dresses of the women are in the traditional costume
  9. 9. The fair ,La Feria del Valle It is in September. A few days where the population enjoys dancing the traditional sevillanas, eating and drinking.
  10. 10. The horses walk in the street, women dress in 'faralaes', and people drink a typical white wine 'manzanilla'