Vibomask, The International Iberian Masquerade Festival in Viana do Bolo, Spain, is a vibrant celebration where participants wear elaborate masks and costumes, blending historical traditions with modern festivities. This unique event, rooted in ancient winter solstice rituals, symbolizes the battle between good and evil, the renewal of life, and the community's deep cultural heritage. La Mascarada Ibérica reunites around 50 groups annually, featuring masks from Galicia, León, Zamora, Asturias, Cantabria, Guadalajara, northern Portugal, and Italy, among others, with new groups joining each year
Vibomask, The International Iberian Masquerade Festival in Viana do Bolo, Spain, is a vibrant celebration where participants wear elaborate masks and costumes, blending historical traditions with modern festivities. This unique event, rooted in ancient winter solstice rituals, symbolizes the battle between good and evil, the renewal of life, and the community's deep cultural heritage. La Mascarada Ibérica reunites around 50 groups annually, featuring masks from Galicia, León, Zamora, Asturias, Cantabria, Guadalajara, northern Portugal, and Italy, among others, with new groups joining each year.
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