
The Cascamorras festival
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Get ready for the wildest paint fight you’ve never heard of! The Cascamorras festival, a colorful clash between the towns of Baza and Guadix in Granada, is an epic annual showdown where one brave soul—the Cascamorras—tries to “steal” a sacred Virgin statue while being mercilessly splattered with paint by the locals. Dressed like a vibrant jester and armed only with a wooden stick, he embarks on a messy mission full of tradition, laughs, and splashes of black paint that fly faster than you can say “fiesta.” It’s part history, part chaos, and 100% unforgettable fun that’s been shaking up Spain since the 15th century.
Every September, thousands gather to watch the Cascamorras’ colorful battle, where failure means getting even messier—but it’s all in good spirit! The festivity includes flag waving, drum beats, and a parade where paint flies, friendships form, and tradition bursts to life in spectacular fashion. It’s not just a festival; it’s a splashy celebration of heritage, art, and community that’s so unique it’s aiming for UNESCO World Heritage status. So come for the paint, stay for the passion, and leave with stories (and probably a few paint stains) you’ll never forget!
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