'Baby jumping' festival in Spain

Updated: 2014-06-24 07:29

(chinadaily.com.cn)

'Baby jumping' festival in Spain
A man dressed up as the devil jumps over babies lying on a mattress in the street during 'El Colacho', the 'baby jumping festival' on June 22, 2014 in the village of Castrillo de Murcia, near Burgos. Baby jumping (El Colacho) is a traditional Spanish practice dating back to 1620 that takes place annually to celebrate the Catholic feast of Corpus Christi. [Photo/CFP]
'Baby jumping' festival in Spain 'Baby jumping' festival in Spain 'Baby jumping' festival in Spain

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