The Entroido de Xinzo, one of Galicia's most vibrant Carnival celebrations, features participants in traditional attire known as "Pantallas." Originating from ancient rituals to ward off evil spirits, these figures wear elaborate masks, colorful sashes, and bells. A distinctive element is the large inflated animal bladders or "veciñas," which they carry and use to playfully tap onlookers, adding a lively and unique touch to the festivities. The Pantallas are traditional masks made of cardboard, newspaper, felt, and paste made from flour and water, decorated with astral motifs or totemic animal
The Entroido de Xinzo, one of Galicia's most vibrant Carnival celebrations, features participants in traditional attire known as "Pantallas." Originating from ancient rituals to ward off evil spirits, these figures wear elaborate masks, colorful sashes, and bells. A distinctive element is the large inflated animal bladders or "veciñas," which they carry and use to playfully tap onlookers, adding a lively and unique touch to the festivities. The Pantallas are traditional masks made of cardboard, newspaper, felt, and paste made from flour and water, decorated with astral motifs or totemic animals. With a mocking but devilish appearance, they feature painted horns on the headdress, fringes acting as a beard, and a cloth called percalina hanging behind to cover the neck.
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