Yesterday saw the annual festival in Olvera, when several streets in the old part of town were decorated with greenery and flowers in honour of Corpus Christi, a celebration dating back to the 13th century of the victory of the Resurrection of Christ over Death.
The community in each street make a real effort to decorate their houses and take great pleasure and pride in the many visitors, both local and from other area's, who take the time to stop and admire their efforts and hard work.So quite a few pics of the event.
Pictured right is the view down Calle de Azuaga........"one day, when we're old, we'll have to do all this".
The view of Calle del Pozo and the shrine prepared by the residents.
Our neighbour and friend Maricarmen's daughter, with her friend.
One of the shrines in Calle de Carmona. Each street prepares one or more shrines that are blessed by the priest during a procession that takes place during the evening.
Our lovely friends, and unofficial spanish language tutor José, who with his wife Carmen pictured below were decorating their house as we passed by.
Calle del Peñón.
The beautifully decorated Calle Jose Chico.
Calle Jesus.
Calle Llana, looking up to the Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Encarnación.
The shrine dedicated to the Patron Saint of Olvera, Nuestra Senora de los Remedios, at the entrance to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
Calle de Azuaga again and the shrine below prepared by the residents.
At just after eight in the evening, the large procession left the Iglesia Santa Maria de la Victoria on the start of the route to bless the altars and shrines.
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