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A Sneak Peek Into Spain’s Laza Carnival

Published March 6th, 2022 - 07:52 GMT

The traditional Laza Carnival - Carnaval de Laza, is an annual festival that takes place in the town of Laza (Orense), days before Ash Wednesday. 

The celebrations usually starts Friday night before Ash Wednesday with the tour through the streets. On Sunday morning, people dress as "peliqueiros" which is the main character of the Laza Carnival.

The farrapada event takes place on Monday morning, a picturesque battle, in which mud-stained rags are used as if they were weapons. 

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The traditional carnival of Laza

A reveller wearing a mask looks on during the "Farrapada" during the traditional carnival of Laza, northwestern Spain, on February 28, 2022. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)

The traditional carnival of Laza

A reveller reacts as they take part in the "Farrapada" during the traditional carnival of Laza, northwestern Spain, on February 28, 2022. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)

The traditional carnival of Laza

Revellers in costume take part in the "Farrapada" during the traditional carnival of Laza, northwestern Spain, on February 28, 2022. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)

The traditional carnival of Laza

Revellers throw rags of mud as they take part in the "Farrapada" during the traditional carnival of Laza, northwestern Spain, on February 28, 2022. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)

The traditional carnival of Laza

Revellers fill a bathtub with spaghetti as they take part in the "Farrapada" during the traditional carnival of Laza, northwestern Spain, on February 28, 2022. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)

The traditional carnival of Laza

Revellers throw rags of mud as they take part in the "Farrapada" during the traditional carnival of Laza, northwestern Spain, on February 28, 2022. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)

The traditional carnival of Laza

Revellers sit in a bathtub filled with mud as they take part in the "Farrapada" during the traditional carnival of Laza, northwestern Spain, on February 28, 2022. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)

The traditional carnival of Laza

Revellers throw rags of mud as they take part in the "Farrapada" during the traditional carnival of Laza, northwestern Spain, on February 28, 2022. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)

The traditional carnival of Laza
The traditional carnival of Laza
The traditional carnival of Laza
The traditional carnival of Laza
The traditional carnival of Laza
The traditional carnival of Laza
The traditional carnival of Laza
The traditional carnival of Laza
The traditional carnival of Laza
A reveller wearing a mask looks on during the "Farrapada" during the traditional carnival of Laza, northwestern Spain, on February 28, 2022. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)
The traditional carnival of Laza
A reveller reacts as they take part in the "Farrapada" during the traditional carnival of Laza, northwestern Spain, on February 28, 2022. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)
The traditional carnival of Laza
Revellers in costume take part in the "Farrapada" during the traditional carnival of Laza, northwestern Spain, on February 28, 2022. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)
The traditional carnival of Laza
Revellers throw rags of mud as they take part in the "Farrapada" during the traditional carnival of Laza, northwestern Spain, on February 28, 2022. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)
The traditional carnival of Laza
Revellers fill a bathtub with spaghetti as they take part in the "Farrapada" during the traditional carnival of Laza, northwestern Spain, on February 28, 2022. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)
The traditional carnival of Laza
Revellers throw rags of mud as they take part in the "Farrapada" during the traditional carnival of Laza, northwestern Spain, on February 28, 2022. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)
The traditional carnival of Laza
Revellers sit in a bathtub filled with mud as they take part in the "Farrapada" during the traditional carnival of Laza, northwestern Spain, on February 28, 2022. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)
The traditional carnival of Laza
Revellers throw rags of mud as they take part in the "Farrapada" during the traditional carnival of Laza, northwestern Spain, on February 28, 2022. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)

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