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In a tradition that dates back more than 200 years, the town of Ibi, Spain,
celebrates the festival of Els Enfarinats on December 28th with a mock battle
taking place outside the town hall. Participants attack each other with eggs, flour,
firecrackers, fire extinguishers, and more. The annual battle involves an a group
of married men called “Els Enfarinats,” who stage a coup, taking over the town,
declaring and enforcing ridiculous new laws—and “La Oposicio,”
another group who try to restore order. At the end of the day,
any money collected in fines by “Els Enfarinats” is donated to charity.
celebrates the festival of Els Enfarinats on December 28th with a mock battle
taking place outside the town hall. Participants attack each other with eggs, flour,
firecrackers, fire extinguishers, and more. The annual battle involves an a group
of married men called “Els Enfarinats,” who stage a coup, taking over the town,
declaring and enforcing ridiculous new laws—and “La Oposicio,”
another group who try to restore order. At the end of the day,
any money collected in fines by “Els Enfarinats” is donated to charity.
Composition by:
Kay Lynn Gabaldon
Kay Lynn Gabaldon
April, 2106
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