El Colacho - Baby Jumping Festival Spain

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El Colacho - Baby Jumping Festival Spain

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El Colacho - Baby Jumping Festival Spain

Baby jumping (El Colacho) is a traditional Spanish practice dating back to 1620 that takes place annually to celebrate the Catholic feast of Corpus Christi in the village of Castrillo de Murcia near Burgos. During the act - known as El Salto del Colacho (the devil's jump) or simply El Colacho – men dressed as the Devil (known as the Colacho) jump over babies born during the previous twelve months of the year who lie on mattresses in the street.



The festival has been rated as one of the most dangerous in the world. The origins of the tradition are unknown but it is said to cleanse the babies of original sin, ensure them safe passage through life and guard against illness and evil spirits. Pope Benedict has asked priests in Spain to distance themselves from the El Colacho, or La Octava Festival. This year event was held on 6th June 2010.















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Post by laiq.shahid » Jul 12, 2010

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Post by arslan » Jul 14, 2010

Pakistanion se ziada agay nahin hain is maamlay main
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