beautiful-basque-country:canis-infernalis:“Momotxorro” is a character from the Basque carnivals, o
beautiful-basque-country:canis-infernalis: “Momotxorro” is a character from the Basque carnivals, originally from the village of Altsasu. Covered in blood and equipped with pitchforks, they stampede down the streets intimidating whoever is in their way;they later calm down during a dance and gather around a bonfire.This tradition, like many other elements of Basque and other iberian cultures, was banned for 40 years during the Francoist dictatorship of Spain. The carnivals of Altsasu were recovered in the 1980s. Aaaaaaaaa, HAU MARRAZKI E-DE-RRA!!! They really ARE scary all covered in actual blood, but we had an awesome time running away from the momotxorros in Altsasu, we hope to repeat the experience soon! @beautiful-basque-country eskerrak bihotzez!!!Eta berdin, espero dut koronabirusaren ondoren Altsasuko inauterietara itzultzea… A ze herri eta jende ederra! -- source link