The Burial of the Sardine in Murcia

The Burial of the Sardine in Murcia (Spanish : Entierro de la Sardina en Murcia) is a festivity that is celebrated in Murcia, Spain during the Spring Festival (Spanish: Fiestas de Primavera de Murcia). Since 1851, the main event of the Spring Festival has been a parade of floats and men in dresses that culminates with the burning of the sardine on the Saturday after Holy Week.The Burial recalls old pagan myths and the fire performs a cleansing function. It was declared a Fiesta of International Tourist Interest by the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade of Spain. ^[1]

References

1. "La Historia". Entierro De La Sardina (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-04-24.

External links

• El Entierro de la Sardina en Región de Murcia Digital
• Actualidad del Entierro de la Sardina en Especial Fiestas de Primaveras Del diario regional La Verdad
• Del diario digital laverdad.es
• http://www.regmurcia.com/servlet/s.Sl?sit=c,786,m,3094&r=ReP-19898-DETALLE_REPORTAJESPADRE ^{[ permanent dead link ]}
• Himno sardinero del Entierro de la Sardina de Murcia
• Murcia: Entierro de la Sardina