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Popular traditions of Jávea: Bous al Carrer

January 01 from 2013 - 19: 40

From time bulls in Jávea represent one of the most important shows of festivals.

Els bouers and the "fifths" (boys who turn 18 that year), are responsible for organizing this party. A series of barriers that cover some streets are installed, leaving a closed enclosure.

The show starts with the closure of cattle, the Pamplonica style through the streets arranged for this purpose to a makeshift pen, mingling with young bulls.

The sense of celebration lies in the challenge to danger. Bulls (els Bous) are a typical festival of youth because of the danger involved.

This tradition is celebrated in the festivities and the characteristics of certain areas or neighborhoods (in September are held on the esplanade of the harbor in the celebrations of the Nazarene and San Joan Les Fogueres Party.

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