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| Feria del Caballo - Horse Fair |
All the acts and celebrations in this fiesta centre on the
world of horses.
The Jerez Horse Fair in Spain consists of joy, fun and purebred
animals. The nobility of the horses you can see during the event has made it
internationally famous. Of ancient origins (1284), it was originally a
livestock market. Over the years it evolved into today's conglomerate of
festivities. Among the different events, mention should be made of the
equestrian contests and competitions, and of the marquees set up in González de
Hontoria park, adorning its avenues and paths with flowers and garlands over
the course of the fair.
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| Feria del Caballo - Horse Fair |
There are all kinds of horse-related activities during this
festive week, such as international show-jumping competitions, dressage, horse
rally, select livestock exhibitions and auctions. Furthermore, during the day,
González de Hontoria park fills with hundreds of male and female riders, and
carriages that drive through the streets of the show ground in a majestic
spectacle well worth seeing. This is where the brotherhoods and associations
set up their marquees, whose decoration centres on a different theme each year.
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| Feria del Caballo - Horse Fair |
Prizes are awarded to the best. Inside the marquees there is fino wine (sherry)
and regional produce to sample. People dance Sevillanas until the early hours
of the morning with an incredible, enjoyable atmosphere that seems to transform
the park into one big flamenco hall. There are also food and drinks stands and
children’s attractions. Bullfights, Sevillana dance competitions and fireworks
are other festive activities that complete the programme of the Fair.
When: From May 7, 2012 to May 13, 2012
Location: Jerez de la Frontera (Cadiz),
Spain
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