Description
Every February 2nd in the small Spanish village of Almonacid del Marquesado, local residents celebrate the feast day of the Virgin of Candelaria, with "devils" and dancers taking to the streets in a vibrant display of faith and tradition.
The town has celebrated the "Endiablada" (Brotherhood of the Devils) festivals each Feb. 2-3 since at least medieval times.
During the festival, men from the town dress up as devil-type characters in colourful jumpsuits and red mitre hats.
Donning large, heavy copper cowbells around their waists, which clang incessantly, they walk, dance and jump through the town's winding streets and visit the cemetery.
Only men born in the village or descendants of villagers are allowed to be "devils" and participate in the La Endiablada.
Young boys take part with small cow bells hanging from their backs, ensuring the tradition is to continue generation to generation.