Yesterday here in Alicante was midsummer festives Hogueras. At 24.00 the papiermachefigures are burned. First photo from Alicante with the Mercado Central in the background the other photo from burning here in San Juan

I, too was unaware of this festival. Thank you for telling us and letting us experience your part of the world. Just one of the many things I love about Cute Embroidery.

I had never heard of this festival. Thanks for sharing it with us.

It's amazing how many different countries celebrate the midsummer and winter solstace.. I am learning lots about the different countries here, feel like I'm back in geography class.. lol Marian