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Valeria 11 years old, dressed as Maya, sits on an altar during the celebration of "La Maya" in the Madrid town of Colmenar Viejo. "La Maya" are girls between 7 and 14 years old who sit for two hours at an altar decorated with flowers and plants to celebrate the beginning of spring. This tradition originating from the town of Colmenar Viejo, Madrid, dates back to medieval times, according to ancient documents. (Photo by Luis Soto / SOPA Images/Sipa USA)
Location:
Colmenar Viejo, Madrid, Spain
Post Date:
May 2, 2024 11:14 PM
TAG ID:
sipaphotosnineteen109552 (RM)
Credit:
Luis Soto / SOPA Images/Sipa USA/Newscom
Format:
2867 x 4301 Color JPEG
Photographer:
SOPA Images
Special:
*** World Rights ***
Keywords:
altar, celebrate, celebration, event, la maya, maya, spring, town of colmenar viejo, tradition, traditional, valeria, Spain, Madrid, Colmenar Viejo, news
Release Status:
No Model Release, No Property Release
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