Bell ringers prepare the bells for playing at the Patriarca, one of the most significant churches of Valencia in Spain

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New bell ringers keep the ancient tradition alive in the city of Valencia in Spain. Here, the bell ringer prepares the bells. Each clapper is tied to a rope and pulled to make it hit the bell, pealing. This particular set of bells are only played one day of the year, that is called vuitava del Corpus

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Size: 3400px × 5079px
Location: Valencia, Spain
Photo credit: © Luz Martin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes

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