Today was my friend Veronica's birthday. So she had a little party at her apartment in Triana...before we headed back to the Feria. Today was the first day that we wore our trajes -- the typical flamenco-style dresses worn by the women at the Feria. Luckily, Aranoa's sister Noemi had one that I could borrow, because the dresses are really expensive! Along with a traje, it is typical to wear a mantoncillo, which is similar to a shawl with long tassles. Then, of course you have to wear big earrings and put a flower in your hair to complete the look. It's amazing to see the Spanish women dance in trajes. It really is an art form. I have to admit, wearing a traje makes Feria even more fun. It was really neat for me to be able to participate in yet another aspect of traditional Spanish culture.
Aranoa and I.
With Aranoa and the birthday girl.
Me. :-)
Our dancin' shoes.
Mike, Abraham, Maria, Veronica and myself.
All the girls!
Taking a dancing break.
Action shot. I love this one.
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