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Feria de Abrilis a popular festival that takes place
every year in Seville, Andalusia and its free with
out cost.
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Spring in Seville has a special
atmosphere, garlanded with the sweet
scent of orange blossom and jasmine,and a frisson of excited anticipation,
as the city's two most important
events take place - first SemanaSanta and then the Spring Fair, the
Feria.
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When and where does it happen, andwhat it is?
The Seville Fair traditionally starts two clear
weeks after Semana Santa(anothorfestival in espana) , in a huge area in LosRemedios, to the south-west of the city,next to the river. This is a week of serious
dancing, drinking, eating and socialising,with late nights - or all-nighters - the norm.The sheer size of the April Fair's spectacleis extraordinary. From around midday untilearly evening - especially on Tuesday, thefirst official day - Sevilla society paradesaround the fairground in carriages or onhorseback. There are also daily bullfights ,generally considered the best of the
season.
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What are casetas and what happens in
them?
The "Real de la Feria", where the Feria takes
place, covers 1.2 km2 and includes theamusement park, `called Calle de Infierno'
(Hell Street), and the casetas, canvas tent
pavillions of varying sizes arranged along 12
streets. Numbering over 1,000, they belong toeminent local families, groups of friends,
businesses, clubs, trade associations and
political parties. Most of the casetas are
private and open only to members and their
guests. If you have a Sevillano friend with a
caseta, you could be lucky enough to receive
a much-coveted invite.
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Inside the tents the drinks begin to flow,
and tapas are served, from around 1:30pm
till early next morning. Each caseta isequipped with a bar, kitchen and sound
system or live
TAPAS
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entertainment
playing Sevillanas. This is the official genre offolk music in Seville, which has its own set
dance. It's worth taking a few classes beforethe Feria so you don't have to be a
wallflower.As a non-native, pay attention tohow the authentic "Sevillanos" (natives of
Seville) pace themselves in order to make itfull-force right through to the end. Also, a littleeffort goes a long way - whatever your level
of Spanish, make sure you use it (again, whynot brush up a little before going, by taking
some classes). Youre a guest at their party,so express your appreciation by joining in!
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What do people wear, and what should I wear?
Some men, and many women, wear thetraditional costume. For men - particularly those
on horseback or driving carriages, this is the"traje corto" - or short suit consisting of fitted
pants and a short cut jacket with wide-brimmedhat. Women wear the traditional "traje de
gitano", literally "gypsy outfits" or flamenco
dresses, often in bright colours, andaccessorised with matching/coordinating flowerin hair, comb, jewellery, tasselled scarf/shawl
and fan.
The dresses are pricey, but worth investing in ifyou'll be coming back again - nothing makesyou feel part of an event like being dressedappropriately. For men, unless you have an
Arab steed to convey you and are svelte offigure, the traje corto is a less accessible option.
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