Blessing of Saints
Local faithful line up at the church where priests bless religious images; is a softer spiritual contrast to the rambunctious Botarga parade.
Feb 3
Saint Blaise Festival (Botarga of San Blas)
Fiestas de San Blas (Botarga de San Blas)
Cabanillas del Campo, Spain
Feb 3, 2027ExpectedSource
On the Feast of St. Blaise the town of Cabanillas del Campo brings out the Botarga de San Blas, a giant puppet that leads colorful processions through the streets to music and dancing. Revived in 2022, the tradition joins medieval wool-guild custom to the saint's February feast.
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Day 1 · Feb 3
Botarga Parade
Colorful masked dancers and musicians accompany the Botarga around town, creating a joyful spectacle reported to attract many families.
Feb 3
Where it happens
Iglesia de San Blas
Cabanillas del Campo, Spain
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At the church, participate quietly in the blessing. On the streets, guests may dance along...
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The Botarga appearance is a modern addition to an otherwise religious festival; visitors sh...
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Saint Blaise Festival (Botarga of San Blas)
Fiestas de San Blas (Botarga de San Blas)
Cabanillas del Campo, Spain
On the Feast of St. Blaise the town of Cabanillas del Campo brings out the Botarga de San Blas, a giant puppet that leads colorful processions through the streets to music and dancing. Revived in 2022, the tradition joins medieval wool-guild custom to the saint's February feast.
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About Saint Blaise Festival (Botarga of San Blas)
Saint Blaise is venerated on February 3 in Cabanillas, combining medieval guild traditions (wool-workers honored) with lively folk celebrations. The Botarga, as a figure of misrule, was reintroduced to strengthen local identity and entertain crowds. While religious observances (mass, blessings) are part of the day, the Botarga parade adds a secular, festive dimension, drawing on the region’s broader “mascaras y enmascarados” winter customs.
The Botarga appearance is a modern addition to an otherwise religious festival; visitors should respect the church rites and local devotion to San Blas.
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Attendance can be appropriate while active documentation is not. Let local boundaries define your role.
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The story behind it
Saint Blaise is venerated on February 3 in Cabanillas, combining medieval guild traditions (wool-workers honored) with lively folk celebrations. The Botarga, as a figure of misrule, was reintroduced to strengthen local identity and entertain crowds. While religious observances (mass, blessings) are part of the day, the Botarga parade adds a secular, festive dimension, drawing on the region’s broader “mascaras y enmascarados”...
Key moments to know
Day 1Feb 32 moments
Day 1Feb 3Approximate
Blessing of Saints
Local faithful line up at the church where priests bless religious images; is a softer spiritual contrast to the rambunctious Botarga parade.
Day 1Feb 3Approximate
Botarga Parade
Colorful masked dancers and musicians accompany the Botarga around town, creating a joyful spectacle reported to attract many families.
How to show up well
respectful presence
Plan the timing
At the church, participate quietly in the blessing. On the streets, guests may dance along or cheer on the Bota...
Respect local boundaries
The Botarga appearance is a modern addition to an otherwise religious festival; visitors should respect the chu...
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Feb 3, 2027
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Cabanillas del Campo
Castilla-La Mancha
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Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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