Hi Peeps!
Now is the time of the year when I most miss Zaragoza, yes of course I always miss it but specially these days. The 12th of October is a big day for all of us who come from Zaragoza. For the ones who do not live here anymore and cannot come back to the celebrations every year, Pilares celebrations and Virgin of Pilar will be always in our hearts.
Ana Laiglesia Fotografia is collaborating in the post today and has given me all these pictures to show you the celebrations, This Saturday are officially starting Fiestas del Pilar, one of the most celebrated festivals in Spain.
View of Basilica del Pilar and Ebro River |
El Pilar Basilica. Baroque Style. Completed in 1754 |
The Offering of Flowers (The 12th of October)
This is the high point of the festival and a demostration of people devotion to Virgin Mary. Every 12th of October, throughout the day, thousands of people dressed in traditional costume, leave flowers at the statue of the Virgin, which is placed in the middle of the Plaza del Pilar next to the Basilica.
Virgin del Pilar has mantles done in gold, gemstones and beautiful materials donated throughout the years by devoted families and on te 12th of October her mantle is done with flowers; red flowers in the even years and white flowers in the odd years.
On this day, we also celebrate The Hispanidad or Hispanicity which are the community formed by all the people and countries that share a common Hispanic heritage and cultural pattern. The 23 nations incuded are all Spanish speaking countries.
Every year, Virgin del Pilar shows a flag of one of these countries, the pictures were done in 2013, this flag was from Dominican Republic.
The Glass Rosary Parade (The 13th of October)
The Glass Rosary parade, or Rosario de Cristal, is one of the most unique parades in the world. Originating in 1889, it combines both Religion and Art and consists of 29 parade floats made entirely of glass, known as “faroles” (lamps), all illuminated from within, making for a spectacular evening parade and light show.
Fifteen of the floats represent the mysteries of the rosary, while other floats depict different topics, such as recreations of famous sanctuaries like the Basilica del Pilar, or the Sagrada Familia, as well as other religious and cultural themes.
At night, thousands of people assist to music concerts in Plaza del Pilar.
Views from the Tower. Photo: Javier Laiglesia Fotografo |
If you are not coming for the celebrations, you can see all the beautiful sites of Zaragoza anytime of the year. I have selected a 2 minutes video where you can quickly see Zaragoza sites.
110 comments:
Beautiful.... <3
There are so many people at that festival, and it's really beautiful. I was only in Zaragoza once, lovely town. I see why you would miss it.
Que fotos tan increíbles!
Besos
Really amazing photos!
Have a good day!
Ptysiablog
Amazing photos! So beautiful <3
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Que bonito el post, unas fotos bellísimas!!
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Amazing post
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This looks so neat!
Amy Ann
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Great post and amazing pictures :)...thx for sharing!
What an incredible festival - it looks so lively and you've perfectly captured the atmosphere! I love that it takes place at nighttime, that's the best time of day for any kind of celebration! :)
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Such lovely pictures!!!! This post is absolutely stunning!
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Unas fotos preciosas
Un beso
wow, so nice!! great post and pictures my dear :D xoxo
Que lindo que es Zaragoza! Las fotos son preciosas y me imagino que en estos días te ha de entrar más nostalgia!! Pues en estas fechas también son las fiestas de mi ciudad, así que te entiendo perfectamente!!
Besitos!
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Amazing photos, I wish to be there!!!!
Qué fotos tan chulas!
Los trajes son impresionantes!
Un besazo
Fantastic shots!
Have a nice day!
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Conozco Zaragoza y la Basílica del Pilar es impresionante. Nunca he estado durante las Fiestas.
Unas fotos fabulosas.
Un saludo.
Thanks for the comments!! I am not surprised that Teresa has seen Zaragoza but you Rhonda, I did not know you have been in my city, Is there a city you have not visited? haha
xxx
This is such a lovely read. Have a great day! :D
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Hello, what a great post. These pics are so lovely. I know the feeling of missing my home. It is a special kind of sadness, I think. Now, I am following your blog. Have a nice day. Best greetings Jana
Beautiful photo !
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Te puedes creer que he estado muchísimas veces en Zaragoza y nunca en estas fechas? Por las imágenes las fiestas tienen que ser espectaculares allí... no me extraña que lo eches de menos.
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Lovely photos! It looks like such a lovely tradition :) xx
Amazing images
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such beautiful celebration! GReat pictures!
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Amazing pics!!
xoxo ♥
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very beautiful pics!
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Que bonito Nuri.Ya hace añicos que no estamos por Los PIlares, que tiempos y que recuerdos. Mñana La Pilarica y el dia de La Hispanidad, que pases un buen dia. Besicos. Bea
Gracias prima! Cuanto se echa de menos al estar lejos verdad?
Besicos
Wow! That looks amazing!
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Gorgeous photos! Thanks for sharing about this day. The festival and parade look fantastic!
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Stunning places! ^-^
xoxo
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Beautiful photos!
God bless,
Xo, Claire
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Gorgeous photos!! Awesome.
Xoxo
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Increíble, que belleza!
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What a beautiful and fun event... Spain has so much history xox ♡
Looks like such a beautiful festival. I learned so much from this post!
Beautetude
great pics!
xoxo Lynda
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What a stunning place! Beautiful pictures!;)
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Amazing parade!!!! Cool place!!!!
Kisses, Paola.
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I can see why you miss it! Love the place! Great pictures.
Dora
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Who this looks so cool.
x Karen
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So interesting post!
Have a nice week!
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beautiful celebration to bring everybody together! :D
Pam xo/ Pam Scalfi♥
che magnifico posto
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Lovely and sweet post, dear) Thank you for inspiration!
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What an amazing experience.
I love to go to festivals like this
Great capture
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This is so beautiful - loving the photos and the energy that you can see, it's beautiful! :)
Layla xx
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This is one of the most wonderful processions in the honour of Virgin Mary that I have even seen and I've seen a fair share of them. What a lovely custom to bring flowers for Our Lady! I really like this celebration. It is great that people are wearing traditional costumes. Thank you for sharing!
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Bonitas fotos.
Besos
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Incredible celebration and photos! That traditional costumes looks amazing!
Lots of kisses baby :*
Beautiful photos, thx for sharing with us.
xox
Lenya
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Amazing place and beautiful photos ;)
Beautiful photos!
Adela Acanski
Looks so beautiful! Love Spain!
Sending you much love, and have a fabulous Monday!
xoxo, Vanessa
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Oh wow the offering of the flowers looks spectacular! Gemma xx
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Amazing post..Well done! I really love your blog. Keep going.
Many kisses
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Wow, amazing photos!
So beautiful city and interesting celebration!
xxx
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Lovely photos, dear!!
Thank you for comment!!
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LIANA LAURIE
Oh, I can imagine it was fantastic there! Thank you for sharing <3
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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Thanks for the wonserful comments, Ana Laiglesia Fotografia gave me beautiful photos for this post :)
Amazing festival, amazing place! Thank you for sharing these beautiful pictures! Baci,
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Beautiful photos, dear. I really enjoyed them.
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I loove Zaragoza so much! These photos are amazing :)
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Tamara xxx
Awesome place and those pictures are breathtaking! I wish i was there too! Nice adventure!
xx
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Zaragoza is so beautiful. Adorable post
kisses
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Te puedes creer que teniendola tan cercca no he ido nunca a las fiestas del pilar? No por creeencia, ya sabes que soy atea, pero si por el ambiente! El proximo año con una amiga mña! Hoy un post especial, despedida de canada, http://blancaancosta.blogs.elle.es/2015/10/12/%E2%9D%A4hasta-siempre-canada-%E2%9D%A4/, besos!
Beautiful photography!Thanks for sharing, I didn`t know about this festival!
Wow! What a beautiful celebration. I've never been there, but I've traveled to Spain. The country has so many lovely traditions.
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Qué bonita es Zaragoza y que a gusto viví en ella mientras estudiaba
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Wow, this is great. Awesome shots!
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Really cool shots. The traditional attire looks impressive!
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Qué ciudad tan bonita!!!
Un beso
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que fotos más preciosas,me ha encantado el post!
Muchas gracias por tu comentario en mi blog guapa,te espero por mi nuevo post,un beso enorme!
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Qué fotazaas!!! Me encanta, tiene que ser una pasada Zaragoza en fiestas :)
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Amazing photos, this place looks so cool
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Wow, love the postcard shots! Great photography, dear! xoxo
Wow, love the postcard shots! Great photography, dear! xoxo
wow so stunning pictures :-)
Las fotos son muy bonitas!!!!!
Que lugar tan lindo..
Un besito guapa.
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Loving the shots! What a gorgeous place!
-Ashley
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That's interesting!
Hi dear, you have a nice blog:) I like it! Follow each other?
HAPPY WEEK
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nice :) kisses!
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new post on my blog, babe!! :D xoxo
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un besito enorme!!!
so much culture!!! :D love it!
Have a great day!
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Ah, those costumes are so pretty!
Have a great day,
-Kati
Amazing photos! Looks like a must visit place!
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Beautiful photos!! loved the flower ceremony
xx
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This looks like such an incredible place to visit, especially during this festival :)
Rachel xx
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one of the most beautiful places in the world.
I hope I get to visit there one day too. :)
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Never been there but I really looks like a great place
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I love it! you did capture the best moments.
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Thanks!
I did not do these photos, Ana Laiglesia Fotografia did the captures :)
xxx
Your photos are fantastic. Thanks for sharing all the details of this celebration with us.
Kathy
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What a beautiful post!
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Wonderful place - it looks magical! Following you on GFC and bloglovin', dear <3
Kay
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What beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing about the celebration.
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I love your blog!
Do you wanna follow each other? Would be so nice ♥
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Wonderful photos ! Thank you to share them with us :)
Wow what an amazing place to visit! I specially love the photo of the view of the basilica from the river. :]
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That's absolutely amazing! Would love to attend the ceremony and this celebration live. So interesting!!
xoxo Ira
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