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