YOUR DATE WITH THE VIRGIN OF LA PALOMA AT THE HEIGHT OF SUMMER 2023 »
To honor the Virgen de La Paloma, "patrona popular de los Madrileños": Religious activities, Chotis , Concerts, Shows, Contests. . . A most "castiza" fiesta in the heart of Old Madrid!
SAN ISIDRO GETS A ROUSING WELCOME-BACK (IN PANDEMIC FORMAT) »
The San Isidro as celebrated in 2021 may not be at full throttle but it is close enough. Next year, it will be all systems go. Just keep your fingers crossed!
THE FIESTAS OF THE VIRGIN OF PALOMA: ¡UNA Y OTRA VEZ! »
"The essence of Madrid is captured in the annual feast of the Virgin of la Paloma; the combination of culture, history, passion, and pride epitomizes what it means to experience coming here. Joining this celebration, I was no longer an outsider, but just another Madrileña ready to join the party"
STATESIDE STORIES: Music Moments, Then and Now, in Spain and in America »
Nobody can take the reader from the chotis, so popular in Spain since the 19th century, to “American Idol” in the States today like Ms Foran can !
FIESTA DE LA VIRGEN DE LA PALOMA: A Vibrant Street Party With Religious Flavour »
– A Vibrant Street Party With Religious Flavour By Louisa Baczor
As the sun sets the party livens up and swelling crowds
