Drag queens at the sardine's funeral at Los Sauces, March 19th 2011
Here are some photos of the Sardine’s funeral at Los Sauces. Drag queens at the sardine's funeral at Los Sauces, March 19th 2011
We arrived too late for the batucada, but we were in time for the drag queens’ performance, which was a hoot. Drag queen at the sardine's funeral at Los Sauces, March 19th 2011 Party-goer in drag at the sardine's funeral at Los Sauces, March 19th 2011
The crowd themselves provided pretty good entertainment, too. Not everyone was in fancy dress, but there were some great costumes there. Party-goers dressed as witches at the sardine's funeral Party-goer in drag at the sardine's funeral
Devil and angel at the sardine's funeral
Party-goers in drag at the sardine's funeral
After the drag queens, it was time for the funeral procession. Most places have the sardine on the back of a lorry, but in sauces, the huge bier is hand carried, and they toss it around as though it’s on a rough sea. I hope to get some video up later. Meanwhile, here’s some photos. The Sardine's Funerals 2011 The Sardine's Funeral 2011 The Sardine's Funeral Procession passing the church, 2011
Sheila came to La Palma with a six month contract and has stayed 24 years so far. She used to work as a software engineer at the observatory, but now she's a writer and Starlight guide.
