The Burial of the Sardine in Murcia () is a festivity that is celebrated in Murcia, Spain during the Spring Festival (Spanish: Fiestas de Primavera de Murcia). Since 1851, the main event of the Spring Festival has been a parade of floats and men in dresses that culminates with the burning of the sardine on the Saturday after Holy Week.The Burial recalls old pagan myths and the fire performs a cleansing function. It was declared a Fiesta of International Tourist Interest by the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade of Spain.
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External links El Entierro de la Sardina en Región de Murcia Digital Actualidad del Entierro de la Sardina en Especial Fiestas de Primaveras Del diario regional La Verdad Del diario digital laverdad.es http://www.regmurcia.com/servlet/s.Sl?sit=c,786,m,3094&r=ReP-19898-DETALLE_REPORTAJESPADRE Himno sardinero del Entierro de la Sardina de Murcia Murcia: Entierro de la Sardina