Celebration of 'Los Rondeles' in Malaga by Jesus Merida / SOPA Images
On the eve of the feast of Santa Lucia, every night of 12 december, villagers take part in the traditional celebration of 'Los Rondeles' carrying burning wickers baskets (also known as 'rondeles') soaked in oil. Around the streets, the Virgin of 'Los Rondeles' is honoured by their participants in a ritual of light and fire, showing like this their gratitude for have a good gather the harvest of olives, according with the ancients traditions from the village.
On the eve of the feast of Santa Lucia, every night of 12 december, villagers take part in the traditional celebration of 'Los Rondeles' carrying burning wickers baskets (also known as 'rondeles') soaked in oil. Around the streets, the Virgin of 'Los Rondeles' is honoured by their participants in a ritual of light and fire, showing like this their gratitude for have a good gather the harvest of olives, according with the ancients traditions from the village.
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