05/13/09
Pascalles de Los Gigantes y Cabezudos de Madrid
- It was basically a parade with giants and big heads. It reminded me a little bit of the Bay to Breakers since you can walk in the parade with the band and the characters. All the locals would stand on the sidewalks, and then some would just join in and walk with them or behind them. So we decided to march along with them. It ended in a plaza and everyone joined around to watch these huge costumes dance around. Then there was an announcement to initiate all the festivities of the week.
05/14/09
Bailes de salon en los Jardines de Sabatini
- This was dancing in the park. We got there at 7pm when it started and we knew we were probably too early because we were with all the senior citizens. Good for us though because we were able to grab a table by the dance floor. From 7-10pm, it was free dancing to a great mix of music from the 20s - 50s era and then at 10pm, the big band orchestra and professional dancers came out. There was a short performance, a taught dance, and then more dancing with the orchestra playing. It was very romantic under the stars in the garden in front of the Palacio Real. Another great part was observing the single people get their dance on. One man would begin dancing on the dance floor by himself, and then a lady would go out to dance with him. It was that easy. And if the lady didn't think he was a suitable dancer, she would immediately move away and dance by herself. It was great to watch! I must say though, the Madridlenos really know how to dance, ballroom and all.
05/15/09
Tardes Lunaticas
- This was a comedy show spread. It was not in any language really, more like silly stunts and magic. There was this one act of a very silly Englishman that was doing a more mature show than he should have knowing it was family oriented with a whole front row of children. Let's just say he talked about and played with his "balls" alot.
Cien Punaos de Rosas - Zarzuela en el centenario de Ruperto Chapi
- This was a musical play in the Plaza Mayor. It was a huge production setup with several chairs outside to watch. We got their too late for seats but stood outside the gates to watch the show. There was a live orchestra in a pit too! The music was pretty good, but I think the acting lacked a little since I didn't figure out the story line very well. I'm still not sure what it was entirely about.
Yet, we did walk aroud the Plaza Mayor at eat a deep fried calamari sandwich. Pretty tasty!
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