Can you tell me more about Burial of the Sardine in Madrid???

Question

This stylish celebration combines fancy dress competitions with traditional Spanish traditions in a mix that culminates in an event called Burial of the Sardine, or Entierro de La Sardinia.

Answer 1

The burial of the sardine is the act signifying the end of Carnival.

Answer 2

IS A TRADITION WHICH WANTS TO RESURGE CARNAVAL TIMES...

FROM THE 19TH CENTURY AND SIMBOLIZE THE END OF ABSTINENCE OF EATING DURING EASTER...WAS A GROUP OF STUDENT WHO CREATED IN MADRID THIS TRADITION (WHAT THEY DIDNT KNOW WAS TAHAT THIS PARADE HOLDING A SARDINE LIKE IN A BURIAL WOULD BE TROUGH THE YEARS)

Answer 3

Burial of the Sardine

1812-1819 Oil in Panel

32.5" x 24.5" inches

82.5cm x 62cm

Real Academia de Belleas Artes

de San Fernando, Madrid

Check out: http://eeweems.com/goya/sardine.html

Answer 4

I think it's next to the pilchard