subject: Seville Events [print this page] Seville, as a city, has a lot to offer to its tourists. It can cater to them through art, culture, architecture, food and virtually everything else possible. However, one aspect of the city that is worth a special look for you, especially if you are planning to travel to it, is the kind of events it plays host to. As is only logical, Seville, being such an important part of the region, is one city that boasts of a wide variety of events for the region. However, in the interest of brevity, here is a list of the top 3 events in Seville Spain for your perusal.
1. Seville Semana Santa:
The Seville Semana Santa or the Easter Week of Seville, if you wish, is primarily a religious event that offers a lot more than just plain solemnity. While the wont of religious events is to be serious and contemplative, in Seville the Semana Santa bucks the trend. It is a time when people not only appreciate the integral components of the procession of religious and penitent brotherhoods but also the bars and the fun that come with them. Needless to say, the processions go through the city at various times in the day, depending upon the specific rituals involved.
2. Seville Feria:
The Seville Feria follows two weeks after the Seville Semana Santa and, hence, forms the perfect counterpoint to the religious Easter Week. The Seville Feria is, in essence, one huge party that lasts through the days and nights for a week. The Seville Feria can also be known as the Spring Fair and consists of dancing, drinking, eating and, basically, socializing of all types. The festival is the primary event of Seville when it comes to attracting tourists and revelers from all corners of the globe.
3. El Rocio Pilgrimage:
If you look into the history of the Andalucia region, you will note that it is really big on pilgrimages of different types. As is only logical with Seville being one of the biggest cities of this region, it holds many pilgrimages as well. However, one major pilgrimage that has to be attended by any tourist is the El Rocio Pilgrimage which starts from within the city and ends at a nearby chapel or statue. Needless to say, when the pilgrimage ends at the statue, the real party begins. The El Rocio Pilgrimage is devoted to the revered Virgen del Rocio. It is worth mentioning that this pilgrimage draws almost a million people from all over the nation.
Seville is a place that has many pilgrimages and holds many events in the course of one year and, regardless of what time you are in the city, you are likely to find an event taking place, about to take place or just concluded.
