The patron saint of farmers kicks off bullfighting season in Madrid
The feast of Saint Isidore the Laborer marks a vibrant transition in Madrid, blending religious devotion to the patron saint of farmers with the high-energy start of bullfighting season.
May 15th honors Saint Isidore the Laborer, a 12th-century farmworker from Madrid who is said to have been assisted by angels in the fields. Today, the city celebrates his feast day with traditional 'chulapo' dress, open-air dancing, and picnics at the San Isidro Meadow.
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