In the heart of Spain, the village of San Bartolome de Pinares witnesses an extraordinary tradition honoring Saint Anthony the Abbot. On January 16th, villagers participate in a ritual where riders guide their horses through a blazing bonfire, a mesmerizing display of faith and cultural heritage.
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“It’s exciting for us, even though we’re from here and we see it every year,” said Ana Díaz, who came with her daughter and husband, who later rode his horse through the flames. “It’s not just anyone who can ride,” Díaz said. “It’s people who know the festival, who know their animal and would never want anything to happen to the horse.”
Animal rights groups in Spain have long opposed Las Luminarias, but riders and spectators in San Bartolome insist that it doesn’t hurt the horses. Others show up for the simple fact that Las Luminarias has continued almost without interruption in the village for centuries.
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