{"id":3138,"date":"2017-04-27T08:13:26","date_gmt":"2017-04-27T08:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.estudiohispanico.com\/blog\/?p=3138"},"modified":"2017-04-27T08:13:26","modified_gmt":"2017-04-27T08:13:26","slug":"ole-its-time-for-the-feria-de-abril","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.estudiohispanico.com\/blog\/spain\/ole-its-time-for-the-feria-de-abril\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a1Ol\u00e9! \u2013 It\u2019s time for the Feria de Abril"},"content":{"rendered":"

It seems like it is always Fiesta time in Seville but this weekend the famous \u2018Feria de Abril\u2019 opens its\u2019 doors to locals and visitors alike. It is a colourful and vibrant extravaganza that should absolutely not be missed!!<\/span>\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

This year the Feria takes place from April 30<\/span>th<\/span><\/sup> to May 6<\/span>th<\/span><\/sup>, one entire week of fiesta, fiesta, fiesta \u2013 if you can handle a whole week!!<\/span><\/p>\n

The tradition is said to date back to the 19<\/span>th<\/span><\/sup> century and the venue was originally a huge cattle market.<\/span>\u00a0 <\/span>Now it\u2019s very different but still very traditional and a great way to soak up the Spanish culture. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Each year one of Seville\u2019s famous monuments is re-created as the main gate or \u2018portada\u2019 to the feria, surrounded by lights which are turned on to mark the start of the fiestas. <\/span><\/p>\n

This huge venue is made up of a large fairground with rides, stalls, games, food and much more, and streets with \u2018casetas\u2019 (marquees). <\/span><\/p>\n

The makeshift streets usually have the names of famous bull fighters. The casetas are where the celebrating really happens, with dancing, eating and drinking till the small hours. They are usually reserved by family groups or socios \u2018clubs\u2019 and by invitation only but there are also public casetas where anyone can enjoy the party. <\/span><\/p>\n

Of course the streets are also full of people enjoying the event, dressed in traditional countryman suits or flamenco dresses and dancing the \u2018Sevillanas\u2019 \u2013 you might be able to pick up some tips from a local!<\/span><\/p>\n

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During the day you can see horse parades and cart rides and lots of fun activities \u2013 if you have already recovered from the night before!!<\/span><\/p>\n

The event is brought to an end with a huge and impressive firework display. For sure a great chance to see Seville at its\u2019 best and to enjoy some of the famous local hospitality and soak up the Spanish culture! <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a1Ol\u00e9!<\/span><\/p>\n

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