It takes place on the second weekend after the end of carnival. Young men collect wood to make a huge fire on a mountain or hill, and then they "shoot" glowing pieces of wood to the valley by using long sticks and a ramp. I think this tradition is related to celebrating the end of winter, too.
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I'm all for celebrating the end of winter! I love your shots, Frieda! You captured the atmosphere so perfectly. It must be amazing to see in person. There's something about watching a fire that's so neat...
winter burn out; amazing photos Frieda; much love..
Wonderful photos of light and movement, dramatic and really lovely.
Belles photos.
Hello! Very interesting for me...We have the people who celebrate the coming the spring sow...Where did You photographed this? Please,say the name of this ethnic group...
wonderful pictures, i love them all
Wow, you captured the sizzle and flare of this event wonderfully. It must have been exciting to witness!
nice pics!
you have capture the action in them.
Thats very intersting! Wish I could see it live. :)
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