It is celebrated during the week of October 18 in the fairground area. The annual San Lucas Fair is a major event in the city, attracting both locals and tourists.
San Lucas is the patron saint of the city, and his feast day is an important occasion for the community. It brings everyone together to celebrate.
People organize live music, cultural shows, and sevillanas dancing, creating a fun and festive atmosphere all week.
You can enjoy different foods and attractions, including traditional Spanish dishes and carnival rides, making it fun for all ages.
Among all the customs of this fair, the most special one is showing the cloth of the Holy Face from the balconies of the Cathedral. It is a meeting place for pilgrims from different places, and gives a feeling of spiritual unity.
It is celebrated on the evening of January 16.
The city makes bonfires, and people sing songs called melenchones.
You can eat roasted pumpkin and rosettes, a typical food made with flour, butter, salt, and sugar.
A doll made of old clothes and filled with straw and sawdust has also been part of the celebration since 1984.
A race of 4 or 9 km attracts both tourists and athletes.
The city is still decorated with Christmas lights during this time.
Researched and written by Sonia