Fiesta Virgen del Carmen, Fuengirola - Spania
Fiesta Virgen del Carmen is a Spanish tradition celebrated in cities where fishing used to be a large part of life. The fishermen believe that virgin Carmen influences on their catch, and hence they worship her.
The celebration consists of a massive parade and thousands of people in the street that watches and participates. Virgin Carmen is carried in a procession through the streets by strong men. Finally they cross over the beach and carry her trough the water as well. At this time a large amound of the spectators also take to the waters and swim along with the procession.
This photo series was captured in Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol in 2012.
Read MoreThe celebration consists of a massive parade and thousands of people in the street that watches and participates. Virgin Carmen is carried in a procession through the streets by strong men. Finally they cross over the beach and carry her trough the water as well. At this time a large amound of the spectators also take to the waters and swim along with the procession.
This photo series was captured in Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol in 2012.
