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5/03/2008 - 5/03/2008Crosses of May (Cruces de Mayo)
Granada,
Spain
Each year, various brotherhoods and organisations enter into a competition for the best-decorated cross. The size is large and the theme is generally floral and elaborate. The crosses are erected at different locations throughout the historic centre, and in the adjoining neighbourhoods of Albaicin and Realejo. Public squares and courtyards are usually chosen, and each participating group seeks to boost their chances of winning by laying on music and flamenco dancing. In addition, the streets and squares in which the crosses are installed are beautified for the occasion, because there are cash prizes to be won in this category too. The festival is very popular, and many people tour from one cross to another to enjoy the festivities at each - festivities which often continue until late at night.
Themes:
Exhibitions
, Religion
, Dance
, Spectacle
, Culture
, Music
Hours: 1200 until late.
Cost: Free.
Where: Historic Centre and Albaicin and Realejo
Popular installations include Plaza del Corral, Plaza de las Pasiegas (Cathedral), Plaza Largo and La Corrala de Santiago
Granada, Spain
Getting there:
Most are in central locations which are accessible on foot, by city bus or taxi.
Contact Information:
Oficina de Turismo, Granada
Calle Santa Ana 4 bajo
Granada
Andalucia
18009
Spain
Telephone: +34 958 225 990.
Email: otgranada@andalucia.org
Website: www.andalucia.org
