Divided into 2 areas, one is dedicated to fairground attractions such as rides and shooting galleries.
The other is where all the action really is, and the main purpose of the fair. Large marquees are set up - called casetas - in which traditional Andalucian flamenco dancing takes place. These tents are occupied by dance clubs as well as private companies and political organisations.
As we wandered past the rows of tents, it became evident that some were having a better party time. While most of the dancing was desultory and seemingly performed by people who were not having fun, there were other groups who were whooping it up and getting into the spirit of the event.
We stopped to watch one group from Isla Cristina as they performed the Sevillanas, the traditional dance of Andalucia. Out of all the tents, they appeared to be having the best time. The moves are very orchestrated and have a lot of overhead flourishes and hand movements. It was interesting to watch, but the poor lighting made it difficult to get any good quality images.
The food areas were incredible. Wine, jamón and grilled meats were on offer in this tent.
Big paellas were part of the menu in other areas. They looked so delicious that we couldn't walk past, and stopped to have a couple of plates.
It tasted as good as it looked!
Fortunately for us, the fairground at Diagonal Mar was within walking distance of our apartment, so we got a chance to walk off the food as we waddled home.
3 comments:
I thought those night dance images were pretty good actually! Spain look cool...
Thanks Meg.
Isn't it funny how we're so critical about our own work, yet love what others produce!
Spain is cool - we're loving it here.
I didn't like the images because I had to shoot at 1600ASA which meant that I lost a lot of colour saturation - mostly in the dresses.
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