Since medieval times, the 400 residents of Almonacid del Marquesado have celebrated the Endiablada' (Brotherhood of the Devils) festival.
For two days in a tiny Spanish village, the devil ceases to be enemy No. 1 for a few devout Catholics. Since medieval times, the 400 residents of Almonacid del Marquesado have celebrated the 'Endiablada' (Brotherhood of the Devils) festival each Feb. 2-3.- Members of the 'Endiablada' brotherhood pours a spiritous drink on a glass during the traditional festival in Almonacid del Marquesado, Spain.
- A member of the Endiablada brotherhood march sounds his cowbells during the 'Endiablada' traditional festival in Almonacid del Marquesado, Spain.
- Each man in the brotherhood also has his own wooden staff that they have inherited or carved, some of which include images of a devil.
- While some of the village's women join the spectators who have come from other towns to enjoy the parades, others are busy cooking traditional 'rosquillas' treats.
- They each carry heavy copper cowbells around their waist, which they clang incessantly, and some run and jump to make as much noise as possible.
- Almost every male in the village, from boys up to the elderly, then take part in processions through the twisting village streets.
- Members of the town's all-male religious brotherhood dress up in what they consider devil-type characters, donning colorful jumpsuits and red miter hats.
For two days in a tiny Spanish village, the devil ceases to be enemy No. 1 for a few devout Catholics. Since medieval times, the 400 residents of Almonacid del Marquesado have celebrated the \'Endiablada\' (Brotherhood of the Devils) festival each Feb. 2-3.
Since medieval times, the 400 residents of Almonacid del Marquesado have celebrated the Endiablada' (Brotherhood of the Devils) festival.
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