La Feria de Abril. Nivel A2
The Fair of April in Seville
Overview of the Festival
- The Fair of April is a renowned festival in Spain, held annually in Seville at an area called Real.
- The main entrance features a unique "Portada" that changes each year, setting the festive atmosphere.
Booths and Socializing
- Streets within Real are named after bullfighters, with sidewalks painted yellow to resemble bullrings.
- Over a thousand booths are present, all white with red or green stripes; most are private and require invitations for entry.
- Inside the booths, attendees enjoy food, drinks, and dance to "sevillana," a popular flamenco variety danced in pairs.
Culinary Delights
- Typical dishes during the fair include ham and fish; "manzanilla," a type of wine, is commonly consumed.
- A mixed drink called "rebujito" is made by adding soft drink to manzanilla.
Traditional Dress and Activities
- Carriages and horse riders parade through Real from noon until 8 PM; evenings showcase more carriages.
- Attendees dress elegantly: men wear American suits while women don flamenco dresses; coach drivers also dress formally.
Duration and Events
- The fair lasts one week, starting on Monday night with lights turned on at the facade; fried fish is traditionally eaten that night.
- Bullfighting events featuring top bullfighters occur during the fair, highlighting its cultural significance.