Unfortunately this is not the album cover of your old favorite metal band’s collaboration album, although it looks like and should be! These photos were actually taken from an annual festival in San Bartolome de Pinares, Spain. This unusual, yet rather awesome act is in celebration of the patron saint of animals for the Feast of Saint Anthony’s Eve. Riders believe after receiving a blessing from a priest, leaping over these bonfires purifies the animal! More photos at the linkMore photos at the link.
Via: www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/01/fiery_european_festivals.html
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