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Baby Jumping - El Colacho
Baby Jumping - El Colacho
Snippet by © Paul Dodson 2012
Ever harboured a secret desire to jump a baby? Then fear not, for you are not alone.
In the Spanish village of Castrillo de Murcia near Burgos, men dressed as the Devil (Colacho) leap babies in the street in a time-hounered ritual that forms part of the local Corpus Christi celebrations.
Although it's origins are hazy, the ritual of El Colacho can be dated back 1620 and is said to cleanse the unkonwing infants (who have all been born in the previous 12 months) of original sin. A balmy, baby baptism if ever I've seen one.
Baby Jumping - When, Where and More Info Please
When: During the Catholic Feast of Corpus Christi (usually May or June) of each year
Where: The village of Castrillo de Murcia near Burgos, Spain
More Info Please: For more info and up-to-the-minute dates and details, check out the Turismo de Burgos web site.
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