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Feria de Abrilis a popular festival that takes place

every year in Seville, Andalusia and its free with

out cost.


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Spring in Seville has a special

atmosphere, garlanded with the sweet

scent of orange blossom and jasmine,and a frisson of excited anticipation,

as the city's two most important

events take place - first SemanaSanta and then the Spring Fair, the

Feria.


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When and where does it happen, andwhat it is?

The Seville Fair traditionally starts two clear

weeks after Semana Santa(anothorfestival in espana) , in a huge area in LosRemedios, to the south-west of the city,next to the river. This is a week of serious

dancing, drinking, eating and socialising,with late nights - or all-nighters - the norm.The sheer size of the April Fair's spectacleis extraordinary. From around midday untilearly evening - especially on Tuesday, thefirst official day - Sevilla society paradesaround the fairground in carriages or onhorseback. There are also daily bullfights ,generally considered the best of the

season.


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What are casetas and what happens in

them?

The "Real de la Feria", where the Feria takes

place, covers 1.2 km2 and includes theamusement park, `called Calle de Infierno'

(Hell Street), and the casetas, canvas tent

pavillions of varying sizes arranged along 12

streets. Numbering over 1,000, they belong toeminent local families, groups of friends,

businesses, clubs, trade associations and

political parties. Most of the casetas are

private and open only to members and their

guests. If you have a Sevillano friend with a

caseta, you could be lucky enough to receive

a much-coveted invite.


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Inside the tents the drinks begin to flow,

and tapas are served, from around 1:30pm

till early next morning. Each caseta isequipped with a bar, kitchen and sound

system or live

TAPAS


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entertainment

playing Sevillanas. This is the official genre offolk music in Seville, which has its own set

dance. It's worth taking a few classes beforethe Feria so you don't have to be a

wallflower.As a non-native, pay attention tohow the authentic "Sevillanos" (natives of

Seville) pace themselves in order to make itfull-force right through to the end. Also, a littleeffort goes a long way - whatever your level

of Spanish, make sure you use it (again, whynot brush up a little before going, by taking

some classes). Youre a guest at their party,so express your appreciation by joining in!


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What do people wear, and what should I wear?

Some men, and many women, wear thetraditional costume. For men - particularly those

on horseback or driving carriages, this is the"traje corto" - or short suit consisting of fitted

pants and a short cut jacket with wide-brimmedhat. Women wear the traditional "traje de

gitano", literally "gypsy outfits" or flamenco

dresses, often in bright colours, andaccessorised with matching/coordinating flowerin hair, comb, jewellery, tasselled scarf/shawl

and fan.

The dresses are pricey, but worth investing in ifyou'll be coming back again - nothing makesyou feel part of an event like being dressedappropriately. For men, unless you have an

Arab steed to convey you and are svelte offigure, the traje corto is a less accessible option.


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